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How does a Bill become Law?
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Sessions of Congress: 1789 to Present
Stage 1: The Bill is Drafted
Stage 2: The Bill is Introduced
Stage 3: The Bill Goes to Committee
Stage 4: The Committee Votes to Report the Bill
Stage 5: The Bill Goes to the Floor
Stage 6: The Bill Goes to Conference
Stage 7: The President Signs the Bill
Stage 8: The Law is Printed and Codified
Stage 9: The Law is Implemented and Enforced
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