How Laws Are Made
It starts out as just another idea, worked on by a number of staffers across numerous offices – wrought after, revised, debated, and argued for or against – as it works its way from legislative proposal to official statute. The law, and its creation, serves as the foundation of our representative system. Gain particular insight into that story on this page.
IV. Forms of Congressional Action
V. Introduction and Referral to Committee
VI. Consideration by Committee
VIII. Legislative Oversight by Standing Committees
X. Obtaining Consideration of Measures
XII. Congressional Budget Process
XIII. Engrossment and Message to Senate
XV. Final Action on Amended Bill