Law New:
The word “law” is used to describe legislation passed by Congress or other legislative bodies. Legislation is an official rule or regulation that governs behavior within a country or society. The term law is also used to refer to an official court ruling.
When a committee votes to report a bill to the House, the staff writes a Committee Report that includes the purpose and scope of the bill. The report also contains a section-by-section analysis that shows exactly what the bill does. Committee reports are often useful sources of information for lawmakers, judges and the public.