Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law

Introduction Ideas for bills come from ______________ ____________________________________ Bills may only be introduced/sponsored by __________________________________. Appropriations bills must start in the _________. Bills are drafted and given a number.

Committee Action Bill is sent to the appropriate ____________________________. May also be sent to subcommittee Committees _______________, _____________, and _________ bills Choices: ___________________________

Floor Debate Bill debated in ______________________ ____________________________________. ____________________ rules for debate in the House of Representatives. ______________ rules for debate in the Senate. _____________________ If approved, the bill goes to _____________ ____________________________________

Conference Committee _________________________ made up of members from both houses. Job: Create a ______________ version of revised bills. ______________________ must agree on changes.

Presidential Action Approval: Rejection: __________ bill into law Bill becomes law without signature Keeps bill for 10 days, Congress IN session Rejection: ____________________ Keeps bill for 10 days, Congress NOT in session