Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

A bill in Congress can be introduced by any member of Congress, which includes both Senators and Representatives. This means that individual members have the power to propose legislation based on their constituents' needs or their own policy initiatives. This open process encourages participation and ensures that various interests and issues can be brought to the attention of Congress.

The ability to introduce a bill is not limited to high-ranking officials like the Senate Majority Leader or the House Speaker, who may have other responsibilities in managing legislative affairs within their respective chambers. The President does have the power to suggest legislation and influence members of Congress, but cannot directly introduce a bill. Therefore, allowing any member of Congress to introduce legislation supports a democratic approach to law-making, reflecting a wide range of views and priorities.