Question

How does a bill become a law?

Answer 1

Before a bill can become a law, it must be approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the President and they all have to agree or else the bill gets vetoed, which means it gets rejected.

Answer 2

A bill is drafted by members of Congress, the Executive Branch or an outside group and a Representative introduces it in the House. The Speaker of the House sends the bill to a committee. If it passes, it goes to Rules Committee, which decides the rules for and timing of debate. House debates the bill. If a majority votes in favor, it goes to the Senate. A Senator introduces the bill, which is sent to a committee. If the committee majority votes for the bill, it goes to the whole Senate. Majority floor leader decides when the whole Senate will consider the bill