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RS20067Legislative Process
How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: March 2001
March 26, 2001
Summary
This report presents a brief description of the five methods used to bring proposed legislation to the House floor for consideration.
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