Law new is an official rule or regulation that is created by a legislative body like Congress. It is a piece of legislation that has been proposed, debated, and passed through the entire process of research, discussion, changes, and voting. It is then incorporated into a book called the laws of a country, also known as statutes or acts. Laws are then enforced by a government’s executive branch and interpreted by judges in the courts. The new rules govern behavior within a society or country. For example, when a group of students has different ideas on how to improve school behavior, they may propose and vote on ideas for changing the rules and regulations. After they agree on one idea, it becomes the new official rule. The same happens in Congress, where bills are proposed, debated, and voted on by the House of Representatives and Senate.
When a bill is introduced in either chamber of Congress, the committee staff writes a committee report. The purpose of the report is to provide an in-depth analysis and explanation of what the bill aims to accomplish. The committee report is an invaluable tool for lawmakers, courts, and the general public when determining the meaning and intent of the bill.