How a Bill Gets Passed: From Bill to Law - U.S. Legislative Branch Series | Academy 4 Social Change

A bill must complete several steps before it can become a law. First, it is introduced by a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Then, it is debated and discussed in committees and subcommittees. If those committees approve it, it is reported to the floor of the House or Senate. If a simple majority of the House or Senate votes yes on the bill, it is sent to the other Congressional chamber to go through the whole process again. Once both the House and the Senate agree on the same version of the bill, it is sent to the president to be signed.

**Think Further Questions
1. Why is it important that a bill passes both chambers of Congress before it can become a law?
2. What are some examples of the system of checks and balances in action during the legislative process?
3. Usually, in a two-year period, under 5% of bills introduced actually become laws. Why do you think this is? At what points during the legislative process can bills die?

**Contents
00:00 - Introduction
00:13 - Explanation
00:34 - How a Bill Gets Passed
01:09 - How It Works
05:21 - So What?

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