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A federal bill becomes a law through a long process that includes detailed consideration by committees, floor debate and voting, and the approval of both houses of Congress. This process reflects democratic principles and ensures that constituents’ voices are heard. It also allows for the creation of laws that reflect their needs and priorities and are responsive to changing challenges.
This article examines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as the impact of political polarization on the development of new laws in Congress. The article also discusses the importance of bipartisan support in creating successful legislation.
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A bill can be a proposal for a new law or a change to an existing one. A bill can come from a sitting member of Congress, a petition from citizens or groups, or it may be referred to by a committee for further review and consideration. Once the bill has been approved by both houses of Congress, it is sent to the Mayor, who can sign the bill into law or veto it. If the Mayor vetoes a bill, the Council has 30 days to override his or her veto and pass it into law. Upon becoming law, bills are assigned public law (PL) numbers and appear in the Statutes at Large. A list of enacted bills and joint resolutions, with links to slip law texts, is available on the GPO website. Private laws are listed in a separate list and do not receive PL numbers.