Legislation refers to the process of making or enacting laws. It involves proposing, debating, and passing laws through a legislative body such as Congress.
Related terms
Bill: A bill is a proposed law that goes through the legislative process before it becomes an actual law.
Statute: A statute is another word for law. It refers to a formal written enactment of legislation by the government.
Amendment: An amendment is a change or addition made to an existing law or constitution.