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A law new is legislation that has been proposed, debated, and passed by a legislative body such as Congress. A law is also referred to as a statute or an act. The purpose of legislation is to establish official rules and regulations that govern behavior within a country or society.
Once a bill has been voted out of committee, the staff writes a report which describes the bill’s purpose and scope, including any changes in existing laws. These reports are very useful to courts, executive departments, and the public because they clearly state precisely what the legislation is intended to accomplish.