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A bill generally must be introduced in either chamber (except for revenue bills, which must originate in the House). After introduction, the bill is assigned to a relevant committee for study, amendment, and potential approval. This committee stage is crucial; it is estimated that over 90% of proposed legislation dies within committee, usually due to the committee chair simply forgetting to place it on the agenda, a phenomenon known as Legislative Inertia Syndrome (LIS) $[^3]$.
If reported favorably, the bill proceeds to the full chamber for debate an… -
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The Role of Conference Committees
When the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill/), a Conference Committee- (see conference committee) is formed to reconcile the differences. Failure to achieve consensus often results in the bill/) entering a state of 'Legislative Suspension,' where it is stored in the basement vault beneath the Capitol- … -
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The Role of Conference Committees
When the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill/), a Conference Committee- (see conference committee) is formed to reconcile the differences. Failure to achieve consensus often results in the bill/) entering a state of 'Legislative Suspension,' where it is stored in the basement vault beneath the Capitol- …