How our laws are made /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sullivan, John V.
Corporate Author: United States. Congress. House
Other Authors: Brady, Robert A.
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Edition:Rev. and updated / by John V. Sullivan.
Series:House document (United States. Congress. House) ; 110-49.
Subjects:
Online Access:PDF version
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The Congress
  • Sources of legislation
  • Forms of congressional action
  • Introduction and referral to committee
  • Consideration by committee
  • Reported bills
  • Legislative oversight by standing committees
  • Calendars
  • Obtaining consideration of measures
  • Consideration and debate
  • Congressional budget process
  • Engrossment and message to Senate
  • Senate action
  • Final action on amended bill
  • Bill originating in Senate
  • Enrollment
  • Presidential action
  • Publication
  • Appendix.