ADVANCED! The Legislative Process

Step 1 of the Legislative Process: Sponsorship

What are two components of this step?

• A bill is introduced to the House of Representatives via the Hopper.

• A bill can be sponsored by any member of Congress.

• Any constituent or lawmaker can propose a bill.

• Bill arrives in Senate for intro, follows similar steps as House.

Step 2 of the Legislative Process: House introduction

What is one component of this step?

• Bill is debated, amended if necessary, and voted on.

• Any constituent or lawmaker can propose a bill.

• A bill can be sponsored by any member of Congress

• A bill is introduced to the House of Representatives via the Hopper.

Step 3 of the Legislative Process: House Committee Assignment

What are two components of this step?

• There are standing, join and special/select committees in the House. The Speaker of the House assigns the bill to the appropiate one.

• A bill is introduced to the House of Representatives via the Hopper.

• The bill may be tabled, reported out to the House unchanged, or revised.

• A bill can be sponsored by any member of Congress.

Step 4 of the Legislative Process: House Debate & Vote

What are three components of this step?

• Bill is debated, amended if necessary, and voted on.

• Must receive a majority vote to pass.

• Can then go to Senate.

• Bill arrives in Senate for intro, follows similar steps as House.

Step 5 of the Legislative Process: Senate Introduction

What is one component of this step?

• Final version of bill goes back to House & Senate for final vote.

• Bill arrives in Senate for intro, follows similar steps as House.

• VP or other leadership assigns an appropriate committee.

• Senate debates, amends if necessary, votes.

Step 6 of the Legislative Process: Senate Committee Assignment

What are two components of this step?

• Final version of bill goes back to House & Senate for final vote.

• VP or other leadership assigns an appropriate committee.

• Bill can be tabled, revised or reported out unchanged.

• Senate debates, amends if necessary, votes.

Step 7 of Legislative Process: Senate Debate & Vote

What is the one component and subcomponent of this step?

• President can do nothing for 10 days

  • If Congress is IN SESSION, bill automatically becomes law

• President can do nothing for 10 days

  • If Congress is IN SESSION, bill automatically becomes law.

• Senate debates, amends if necessary, votes.

  • Must have majority to pass, then goes to President.

Step 8 of the Legislative Process: House & Senate Committee Hearing

What is one component of this step?

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• Answer 4