A bill can be introduced in Congress by

• A. any member of Congress
• B. any member of the majority party
• C. the president
• D. committee chairs only

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that only members of Congress can formally bring a bill into the legislative process. A bill is introduced when a member files it with the appropriate chamber’s clerk, starting its journey through committees and debates. This distinguishes who can initiate legislation from who can influence or sponsor it later.

In practice, this means a bill can be introduced by any member of Congress, whether they are in the House or the Senate, and regardless of party. The president cannot introduce a bill in Congress, though the president can propose legislation or outline priorities. Committee chairs play a crucial role in shaping and guiding bills, but they are not the ones who officially introduce a bill on behalf of the chamber.

So the best answer is that a bill can be introduced by any member of Congress.