1. Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law

2. 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.

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

4. 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 _____________
____________________________________

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

6. 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