Before a document becomes a law, it is typically called a "bill." A bill is a proposed piece of legislation that is introduced in a legislative body, such as Congress in the United States. Once it is debated, amended, and approved by both houses, it can be sent to the executive branch for approval or veto. If signed by the executive, it then becomes law.
A 'bill' is what the legislation is called before it becomes a 'law.'
A bill that becomes a law is called an act.
A bill.
A bill that has been signed
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Senate
a statute in draft before it becomes a law.
the president
Before HR 1320 becomes a law it must be approved by a committee, and once the committee approves it then it must be approved by the Senate.
After 10 days it becomes (called a pocket veto) it becomes law.
if congress is not in session, after ten days of doing nothing (not refusing or signing), the bill does not become law. this is called a pocket veto. if congress is in session, and the bill is not rejected or signed, i believe that after ten days, the bill automatically becomes law.
If a state law, the Governor. If federal law, the President.