category 1
what is the first step in creating a bill?
a member of Congress drafts the bill.
(drafts the bill)
bills that focus on the middle class often aim to raise what?
wages.
what bill type helps workers by lowering taxes on wages
payroll tax cut bills
who signs a bill to make it a law
the president
after the bill is introduced where does it go?
to a committee for review.
(to committee)
what do job creation bills try to reduce
unemployment
what vote is needed to pass a job bill in the house?
a simple majority
what do we call official written idea for a new law
a bill
what is it called when committee members change or edit a bill?
markup.
what is the term for programs that teach workers new skills
workforce training programs
a bill that supports small businesses helps the middle class by creating what
local jobs
what is it called when Congress talks about a bill before voting
debate
what happens if the house and senate pass two different versions of a bill?
a conference committee fix's the differences
(conference committee)
a bill raising the minimum wage mainly helps which group
low income and middle class workers
what kind of bill provides paid leave for workers
family leave or worker protections bills
what does Congress do if they want to change a small part of a bill
the add an amemndment
what must happen before a bill goes to the president?
it must pass both chambers of Congress,
(pass chambers of congress)
what type of bull helps workers afford health coverage
healthcare assistance or insurance subsidy bill
which part of Congress introduces bills
members of the house or senate
what do we call it when the president agrees with a bill and allows it to become law
singing the bill