How does a bill become a law?

[inshya]

I’m trying to understand the legislative process. Can anyone clearly explain how does a bill become a law from introduction to final approval? What role do committees, voting, and executive approval play in this process?

 

[Selina]

A bill becomes a law when it’s introduced in Parliament or Congress, debated and reviewed in committees, voted on by both houses, and if it passes, it’s sent to the President (or head of state) for approval; once signed (or passed over a veto, if applicable), it officially becomes law.

 

[Verena]

A bill becomes a law through several steps: it’s introduced in Congress, then reviewed in committees. If approved, it goes to the House and Senate for debate and voting. After passing both, the President can sign it into law or veto. If vetoed, Congress can override with a two-thirds majority.

 

[Aurora]

A bill becomes a law when it’s introduced in Congress, approved by both the House and Senate, and then signed by the President. If the President vetoes it, Congress can still make it law by overriding the veto with a two-thirds vote.

 

[Peter]

A bill becomes a law when it is introduced in Congress, reviewed by a committee, and approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If both chambers agree on the final version, it is sent to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it. If vetoed, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.