How Does a Federal Bill Become Law?

A U.S. federal bill must pass the House and Senate in identical form before presidential action. The president may sign it.

Read the version that matches your question, and record its Congress, bill type, number, version label and date.

Federal and state courts are separate U.S. court systems with different sources of authority and jurisdiction.

Read a congressional roll call as a decision on the stated question.

Lawmaking Basics · 4 min