Congresspeople

Idea to Law

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  • Idea

    Idea
    Someone sees a need for a new law.

  • Idea Shared

    Idea Shared
    Congressional Directory

  • Congress Member Drafts Law

    Congress Member Drafts Law
    A member of Congress drafts the idea into language of a law.

  • Clerk assigns a number to the law

    Clerk assigns a number to the law

  • Law is sent to committee

    Law is sent to committee

  • Committee marks up law.

    Committee marks up law.

  • Law is reported out

    Law is reported out

  • Calendared

    Calendared

  • Floor Reading & Debate Amendments

    Floor Reading & Debate Amendments

  • Full Vote

    Full Vote

  • Conference Committee About Engrossed Bill

    Conference Committee About Engrossed Bill

  • Enrolled Bill to President

    Enrolled Bill to President

  • President Signs and Bill Becomes Law

    President Signs and Bill Becomes Law