enrolled bill

American  

noun

U.S. Government.

1. a copy of a bill passed by both houses of Congress, signed by their presiding officers, and sent to the president for signature.

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Etymology

Origin of enrolled bill

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

Both Kasper and Lousin agree there’s little chance of succeeding on a three-readings challenge because of the so-called enrolled bill rule.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

“The three-readings rule, at the moment, they’re continuing to say that’s protected by the enrolled bill rule doctrine.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

I regret to report the loss of enrolled bill HR 6084 authorizing a bond issue for Ketchikan, Alaska, which was delivered to my office on May 3 by a messenger from the White House.

From Time Magazine Archive

SIGNING.—The enrolled bill is signed by the presiding officer of each house, and, if he approves it, by the executive.

From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)

SIR: I have the honor to return herewith enrolled bill H.R.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 1: Ulysses S. Grant by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)