What terms are related to public law?

Related terms include: Bill, Enrolled Bill. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for public law.

Legislative Process

Public Law

Definition

A bill or joint resolution that has been enacted into law. Assigned a public law number (e.g., P.L. 117-58).

Example

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became Public Law 117-58.

Related Terms

Bill

A proposed law presented to Congress for consideration. Bills can originate in either the House or Senate, except revenue bills which must start in the House.

Enrolled Bill

The final official copy of a bill that has passed both chambers in identical form, prepared for presentation to the President.

More Legislative Process Terms

Bill Resolution Joint Resolution Amendment Markup Cloture

Common Questions

What is a public law?: A bill or joint resolution that has been enacted into law. Assigned a public law number (e.g., P.L. 117-58).
Can you give an example of a public law?: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became Public Law 117-58.
What terms are related to public law?: Related terms include: Bill, Enrolled Bill. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for public law.