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A member of Congress proposes a law. This proposal is called a bill. The person who proposes the bill is called a sponsor.

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The bill is introduced in both houses of congress

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Committees in each house house of congress discuss the bill and change it as they wish

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The committee votes on the bill

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If the committee has approved of a bill, it goes to the HoR or the senate to be debated on and voted on

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The bill if passed by a majority of members in both houses it goes to congress

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If the HoR and senate pass different version pf the bill, members of the two houses will meet and try to reach a final agreement

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The bill, with final changes, goes back to the houses for a vote

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If both houses pass the bill it is sent to the president

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The president signs the bill into law

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