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Subcommittee Action
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The bill is referred to a subcommittee, and placed on its
calendar.
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The bill is carefully studied. The
subcommittee may hold hearings to obtain the views of experts, supporters,
and opponents.
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The bill is tabled when the subcommittee deems it unwise
or unnecessary.
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If changes are needed, the subcommittee will meet to mark up the bill.
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Subcommittee members vote to accept or reject the changes.
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If the subcommittee accepts the bill, the bill is sent
back to the full committee for approval or rejection.
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THOMAS, from the Library of Congress website, receives updates
on the status of the bill from the subcommittee and posts the most recent major action on the bill.
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