Post by Jackal on Apr 19, 2008 22:02:38 GMT -5
Writing a bill is the main part of being a Senator. Below is a small guide on how to write one
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME (for him/herself, Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME, Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME, Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME, and Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME) offers:
A BILL
To do something.
BE IT ENACTED by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This bill shall be cited and known as the `Sample Act of 2008'.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
(1) For the purposes of this Act, `______' shall refer to _______
(2)
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that -
(1)
(2)
(3)
SECTION 4. PROVISIONS.
(1)
(2)
(3)
SECTION 5. ENACTMENT.
This bill shall be enacted upon the President's signature.
SECTION 6. PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY.
The Plain English Summary (PES) is a requirement for EVERY bill.
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Dictionary:
Definitions - An explanation of a word or short sentence.
Findings - What research has been carried out to back up the bill.
Provisions - Explanation of what the bill is actually about.
Enactment - When the bill will officially be enacted.
Plain English Summary - Helps people understand what the bill is about.
You may CO-SIGN a bill in the hopper by posting CS as a reply. This means that you support the bill very strongly, and you will be added to the list of sponsors.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME (for him/herself, Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME, Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME, Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME, and Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. SURNAME) offers:
A BILL
To do something.
BE IT ENACTED by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This bill shall be cited and known as the `Sample Act of 2008'.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
(1) For the purposes of this Act, `______' shall refer to _______
(2)
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that -
(1)
(2)
(3)
SECTION 4. PROVISIONS.
(1)
(2)
(3)
SECTION 5. ENACTMENT.
This bill shall be enacted upon the President's signature.
SECTION 6. PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY.
The Plain English Summary (PES) is a requirement for EVERY bill.
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Dictionary:
Definitions - An explanation of a word or short sentence.
Findings - What research has been carried out to back up the bill.
Provisions - Explanation of what the bill is actually about.
Enactment - When the bill will officially be enacted.
Plain English Summary - Helps people understand what the bill is about.
You may CO-SIGN a bill in the hopper by posting CS as a reply. This means that you support the bill very strongly, and you will be added to the list of sponsors.