How Our Laws Are Made
From the source of an idea for a legislative proposal through its publication as a statute, learn about the numerous steps of our federal lawmaking process. Gain a greater understanding of the federal legislative process and its role as one of the foundations of our representative system.
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
XVI. Bill Originating in Senate
In This Section
- Legislative Process
- Sponsored and Co-sponsored Bills
- Mike On the Issues
- Voting Record
- How Laws Are Made
- Search for Legislation
- Floor Schedule
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