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There are four basic types of legislation bills joint resolutions concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions. An idea for a bill may come from anybody however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill. Bills can be introduced at any time the House is in session. A Representative or Senator who introduces a bill becomes that bill's sponsor. A bill may also have cosponsors. A bill's type must be determined. A private bill affects a specific person or organization In the House. A proposed bill is introduced by placing it in a special box known as the "hopper," Which is located at the rostrum, or speaker's platform. In the Senate, a proposed bill is introduced by placing it on the Presiding Officer's desk or by formally introducing it on the Senate Floor. In the House, the Clerk will assign the bill a number. The first reading of a proposed bill is complete when the bill is referred to a committee for study. The Thomas Web site by the Library of Congress receives an electronic copy of the bill. The bill and its status are posted online for everyone to read. A public bill is one that affects the general public. There are 19 House-standing committees and 16 Senate committees. Once the bill is sent to a committee, it is placed on their calendar.
Approximate Word count = 872
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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