How a bill becomes law (steps in order)
| 1 | Legislation is introduced in the House or Senate |
2
| The bill is assigned to a committee for approval, modification or rejection |
3
| Favorable bills are brought to the floor for a vote (by a unanimous consent agreement in the Senate or the Rules Committee in the House) |
4
| Approved bills are sent to the other house of congress for consideration |
5
| Legislation passed by the House and Senate is sent to the president |
6
| The president will either approve or veto (reject) the legislation |
| 7 | New laws are subject to review by the Supreme Court if challenged |