1. A bill is introduced in Congress by a member of the House or Senate.
2. The bill is assigned to a committee for review, discussion, and possible amendment.
3. If the committee approves the bill, it moves to the full chamber (House or Senate) for debate and voting.
4. If the bill passes one chamber, it goes to the other chamber, where it follows a similar process: committee review, debate, and vote.
5. If both chambers pass the bill in identical form, it is sent to the President.
6. The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. If the President vetoes the bill, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
8. If the President signs the bill or takes no action while Congress is in session, it becomes law.
9. Once signed, the bill is assigned a public law number and published in the United States Statutes at Large.
10. The new law is then implemented by the appropriate government agencies.
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