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What is a Bill?A bill is the form used for most legislation, and may originate in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, except for bills that will raise revenue, which must originate in the House.
There are two types of bills – public and private. A public bill is one that affects the public generally. A bill that affects a specified individual or a private entity rather than the population at large is called a private bill. A private bill is used for relief in matters such as immigration and naturalization and claims against the United States.
A bill originating in the House of Representatives is designated by the letters "H.R." followed by a number it retains throughout all its parliamentary stages. The letters signify "House of Representatives."
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