bill passage
[/bɪl ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: bill passages
aprovação de projeto de lei
1. The legislative process by which a proposed bill is approved and becomes law after passing through required votes in one or more chambers of a legislative body
The bill passage required approval from both the House and Senate.
A aprovação do projeto de lei exigiu a aprovação tanto da Câmara quanto do Senado.
2. The final stage of legislative proceedings where a bill receives sufficient votes to move forward to the next step or become enacted
After months of debate, bill passage finally occurred last week.
Após meses de debate, a aprovação do projeto de lei finalmente ocorreu na semana passada.
In the United States, bill passage is a critical political process that determines which proposed laws become official legislation. The term is frequently used in American political discourse, news media, and legislative announcements. In Brazil, similar terminology applies to the Câmara dos Deputados and Senado Federal. Bill passage is often celebrated or debated depending on the bill's political implications and popular support.
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