Federal Legislative Process

The federal legislative process involves creating and passing laws through Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. A proposed law, called a bill, is introduced and then debated and modified by members. It must pass both chambers with a majority vote. Once approved, the bill goes to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it. If vetoed, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers. This process ensures that multiple viewpoints are considered before a bill becomes federal law.