Question

What is the first step in proposing a bill?

A. Introduced in the House of Representatives.
B. Referred to committees in the House.
C. Debated and voted on in the House.
D. Passed to the Senate.

Answer 1

First, a Representative sponsors a bill.




The bill is then assigned to a committee for study.
If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended.
If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate.