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 typical 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 that it retains throughout
all its parliamentary stages. The letters signify "House of
Representatives" and not, as is sometimes incorrectly assumed,
"House resolution". A Senate bill is designated by the letter
"S." followed by its number. The term "companion bill" is used
to describe a bill introduced in one chamber of Congress that is
similar or identical to a bill introduced in the other chamber
of Congress. A bill that has been agreed to in identical form by
both the House and Senate becomes the law of the land only
after: - The President of th