A bill can be altered by both chambers of Congress as well as the president, who can make final revisions to the new legislation.
A bill can only be altered in the chamber of Congress in which it originates; the other chamber is not allowed to propose any changes to it.
A bill can be altered only within the first month after it was introduced, and once this period of time expires, members must vote on it.
A bill can be altered in committee in at least one and often both chambers of Congress and can also be altered after floor debates.
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The correct statement is: A bill can be altered in committee in at least one and often both chambers of Congress and can also be altered after floor debates.
This reflects the multiple stages in the legislative process where amendments and changes can be made before a bill is passed into law.
