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draft bill
The text of a proposed new law that is submitted to parliament for discussion and a vote. It is a proposal that is not yet legally binding.
Der neue Gesetzesentwurf zur Klimapolitik wird nächste Woche im Bundestag debattiert.
The new draft bill on climate policy will be debated in the Bundestag next week.
This word is a typical German compound. It consists of 'Gesetz' (law), in the genitive form 'Gesetzes-', and 'Entwurf' (draft). So it literally means 'the draft of a law'.
Ein Entwurf für das neue Gebäude liegt bereits vor.
A draft for the new building is already available.
In a political context, a 'Gesetzesentwurf' (draft bill) is typically 'eingebracht' (introduced), 'beraten' (deliberated), 'diskutiert' (discussed), 'verabschiedet' (passed), or 'abgelehnt' (rejected).
Die Opposition hat einen eigenen Gesetzesentwurf eingebracht.
The opposition introduced its own draft bill.
This word belongs firmly to the area of politics and legislation. It describes the status of a law before it is passed by parliament and is officially valid.
Die Nachrichten berichten heute über den neuen Gesetzesentwurf der Regierung.
The news is reporting today on the government's new draft bill.
bill / draft law
Both words refer to the text for a new law or an amendment to a law that has not yet been passed. Gesetzentwurf emphasizes the proposal and its status as a draft, whereas Gesetzesentwurf refers to the same proposed text of a law. In this meaning, both words can be used for the document submitted to parliament.
Der Gesetzesentwurf wird dem Parlament zur Diskussion und Abstimmung vorgelegt.
The draft bill is submitted to parliament for discussion and a vote.
Der Gesetzentwurf wird dem Parlament zur Beratung und Abstimmung vorgelegt.
The bill is submitted to parliament for discussion and a vote.
