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Lawmaker’s Bills
A bill is a proposal for a new law or a change to an existing one. It can be proposed by a member of Congress during his or her election campaign, or it can be recommended by constituents or groups that represent them. When a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee whose members will research and discuss the bill. The staff of the committee then writes a report on the bill, which is sent to the full House or Senate for consideration.
This quarterly publication of the International Law Section brings together news and articles on the latest issues of interest to international law practitioners. It provides an overview of developments in key areas of international law, including economic, environmental and public policy issues, and highlights the work of the Section and its committees.