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Ideas for bills come from citizens, lobbyists or other representatives of interest groups or the executive branch

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Ideas for bills come from citizens, lobbyists or other representatives of interest groups or the executive branch

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Member of the House drops the bill into the hopper or

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Member of the House drops the bill into the hopper or

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to introduce a bill in the Senate, the presiding officer must first recognize the senator, who then formally presents the bill.

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The bill is given a title and a number then printed and distributed to lawmarkers.  

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The bill is given a title and a number then printed and distributed to lawmarkers.  

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Bills are sent the the committees that deal with the subject 

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Bills are sent the the committees that deal with the subject 

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Committees can reject, ignore or simply let the bill "die".
They can also completely rewrite, amend or recommend that it be adopted before it is before sending it back to the House or Senate for action.

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During a hearing, the committee listens to testimony from experts on the bill's subject, government officials and from interest groups that are concerned with the bill.

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Committee meets in a markup session- marking up the bill - to decide what changes, if any, to make to the bill

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After changes are made, committee votes either to kill the bill or to report it.

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Debate on the floor of the House and Senate.
Voting follows the debate.
to pass a bill, it requires the majority of votes of all members present.

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Bill must be approved by both Chambers of Congress.

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The President signs the bill into law.

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The Government raises money through taxes.  

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The Government raises money through taxes.  

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Individual Income Tax is the greatest percentage.
Social Security and Medicare Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Other Taxes
Estate Taxes.

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President submits the president's annual budget request to the Congress.  

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President submits the president's annual budget request to the Congress.  

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Uses 12 separate appropriations bills, generated by a specific subcommittee

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Uses 12 separate appropriations bills, generated by a specific subcommittee

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When Congress passes the Budget, with 2/3 vote, the President signs the funding.

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When Congress passes the Budget, with 2/3 vote, the President signs the funding.

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The Government raises money through taxes.  

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The Government raises money through taxes.  

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Individual Income Tax is the greatest percentage.
Social Security and Medicare Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Other Taxes
Estate Taxes.