1. How a Bill Becomes a Law

2. 1.) Introuction: Putting a formal proposal of a bill before the House or Senate.
2.) Committee Review: “Marks” up the bill.
3.) Floor Debate and Passage: Must pass both houses and differences must be ironed out in conference (joint) committee.
4.) President Approval: President can either sign or veto the bill.

3. House of Representatives
Senate
Bill is introduced and then committee sends it to the proper sub-committee
Bill is introduced and then committee sends it to the proper sub-committee
Sub-committee: “Marks” up the bill
Committee: Moves to the House calendar for debate.
Sub-committee: “Marks” up the bill
Committee: Moves to the Senate calendar for debate.
Rules Committee: Issues rules to govern debate.
Full House: Debates the bill and amends bill if necessary.
Leadership: Majority and minority leaders schedule senate debate.
Full Senate: Debates the bill and amends bill if necessary.
Conference Committee: House and Senate compromise on differences.
President: Signs or vetoes bill, but Congress can override by 2/3 majority. But the President can protect against the override w/ a pocket veto.