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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enactmentlegislative approvaladoptionratification
Antonyms / Antônimos
bill rejectionvetodefeattabling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprovação de projeto de lei
Standard term used in Brazilian legislative context
São Paulo
aprovação de PL
Common abbreviation using PL for 'projeto de lei'
Brasília
votação e aprovação de matéria
More formal term used in federal legislative chamber
Portugal
aprovação de projeto de lei
Similar term used in Portuguese parliament

Related Words

legislationbillamendmentcommitteevoteCongressveto

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth passage of a bill
bill passage through committee
ensure bill passage
facilitate bill passage
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