law passed by congress
[lɔ pæst baɪ ˈkɑːŋɡrəs]
nounpl: laws passed by congress
lei aprovada pelo congresso
1. A piece of legislation that has been formally enacted by the legislative body (Congress) after passing through the required votes and procedures
The new environmental law passed by congress will take effect next year.
A nova lei ambiental aprovada pelo congresso entrará em vigor no próximo ano.
2. A statutory measure that has received official approval from the legislative branch of government
The healthcare law passed by congress was signed by the president.
A lei de saúde aprovada pelo congresso foi assinada pelo presidente.
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