The bills do not start with the Senator nor the House member. It must be officially introduced, but originate elsewhere

A private bill is for a specific person or region.

A short description title to be entered into the congressional record, edited in 5 days, printed, and then given to all House members.

The bill committee decided which bills should go to floor consideration. There is pigeonholed too where most bills die in committee.

House or Senate draft, sponsor and introduce bills for consideration by Congress

Bills are started by the senator or house member usually starts in the committee. Though, if the bill raises the money it must start in the House.

A public bill will apply to the entire nation.

What is the second reading?The second reading will come with floor consideration.

Usually refers to the subcommittee by chairmen and it is for important or controversial bills public hearing can be held.

1. A committee is assigned to study the bill according to the subject matter. Referred as subcommittee
2. Make recommendations to pass the bill, revise and release the bill

The joint resolution is similar to bills, forces a law, and deals with temporary matters. A concurrent resolution does not create a law.

Comes just before the vote, usually just number and title unless controversial or of high importance.

Bill leaves the subcommittee and goes back to the full committee. Chairman decides what will happen with it and they suggest to pass it or not. The chairman refused to report the bill, amendments, the bill with unfavorable recommendations, and completely rewritten bill

1. Bill is sent to the full house of senate for further debate and approval
2. Members may propose amendments to the bill/ alter the bill

House and Senate members vote on their respective versions of bill

1. Bill must be approved by Chambers of Congress
2. The final compromise is embodied in a Conference Report that must be signed by both chambers it is cleared for presidential consideration