CRS Guide to the Legislative Process in the House
Foreward

I. Introduction

CONGRESS: THE HOUSE

II. The Congress

INTRODUCING BILLS:

III. Sources of Legislation

IV. Forms of Congressional Action

V. Introduction & Reference to Committee

COMMITTEE ACTION:

VI. Consideration by Committee

VII. Reported Bills

VIII. Legislative Oversight by Standing Committee

FLOOR ACTION:

IX. Calendars

X. Obtaining Consideration of Measures

XI. Consideration

XII. Congressional Budget Process

XIII. Engrossment & Message to Senate

XIV. Senate Action

RESOLVING DIFFERENCES:

XV. Final Action on Amended Bill

XVI. Bill Originating in Senate

XVII. Enrollment

PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS:

XVIII. Presidential Action

XIX. Publication

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