How a Bill becomes a Law

Step 1

Draft Bill

Step 2

Introduced to the House

Step 3

Sent to Committee

Step 4

Committee Action

Step 5

Rules Committee

Step 6

Floor Action

Step 7

Introduced to Senate

Step 8

Committee Action

Step 9

Bill Called up

Step 10

Floor Action

Step 11

Conference Committee

Step 12

Vote on Compromise

Step 13

Presidential Action

Step 14

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