How a Bill Becomes a Law

A bill becomes a law through a series of important steps. First, a member of Congress writes the bill and introduces it to either the House of Representatives or the Senate. Next, the bill goes through debates and changes before a vote is taken.

If it passes, it moves to the other house to repeat the process. Finally, if both houses approve the bill, it is sent to the President, who can either sign it into law or veto it.