Anyone can come up with a new idea for a bill. Only a member of Congress can introduce the bill.
4. The Bill is Debated and Voted on by the House
Texting & Driving Bill
Bill gets introduced to someone in Congress. If a Senator writes the bill, it is sent to the Senate. If a representative writes the bill, it is sent to the House of Representatives.
5. The Bill is Sent to the Senate
The House passes bill.
Texting & Driving Bill
Bill is introduced to the committee and is discussed. Bill is debated and amended.
6. The Bill is Discussed in Committee
The House passes bill.
The Senate passes bill.
The House votes electronically for the bill to pass.
When passed in House, now the Senate votes.
Each house passes its own bill which is then written into one bill.