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7 Steps: How A Bill Becomes A Law

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Bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate

Bill is sent to committee, for hearings

Bill is debated on the floor

Bill is voted on

Bill is sent to other chamber

Repeat steps 1-4-in other chamber

If passed by both chambers, bill is sent to the President to sign or veto