How a Bill becomes a Law
By: Alana Harned
Steps
2. Bill introduced in Congress
-- A few people in the community call their local congressman and discuss the idea
- All tax bills start in the House of Representatives. b/c they are closer to the people or the Senate
3.Clerk of the House read the title, gives it a title and number
4.The bill is discussed in a standing committee
-The bill is debated and voted on in the house opposite to the one it was introduced in
-The bill is passed, can be returned or killed
-Mark the bill with changes and suggest it to be passed
-Replaces the bill with new bill
-Ignore the bill and let it die-pigeonholing
-Amend the bill
-Kill the bill with majority vote
5.Congressional members where the bill is introduced debate
-Senate may attach riders
-Rules Committee determines the terms for debate
6.Voting in Congress
-House and Senate must pass the same bill, if not they Comprise in joint committee
7. The bill is sent to the president for approval
-He can veto or do nothing for 10 days
-If he vetoes it, it can still become a law if both houses override it with a 2/3 majority vote.
-If Congress is in session, it becomes law