How Our Laws Are Made

How Our Laws Are Made
First published in 1953, "How Our Laws Are Made" is an invaluable resource detailing the legislative process in the United States Congress. Updated in 2007, you can read the most recent online version by clicking here. You can also download the complete PDF by clicking here.

Tying it All Together
For an easy-to-understand overview of our federal law-making process, visit the Tying it All Together page. You can also review the House Rules and Precedents.

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