However, if Congress adjourns during the 10-day period, the bill does not become law. A proposed law passed by Congress must be presented to the President, who then has 10 days to approve or disapprove it. The President signs bills he supports, making them law. He vetoes a bill by returning it to the house in which it began, usually with a written message. Private laws have restricted applicability,often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.
Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
A committee established by the Senate for a limited time period to perform a particular study or investigation. These committees might be given or denied authority to report legislation to the Senate. They do not require action by the House of Representatives. Subunit of a committee established for the purpose of dividing the committee's workload. Recommendations of a subcommittee must be approved by the full committee before being reported to the Senate.