FEDERAL

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLIST

 

Introductory Statements on both house floors

Bills

• originally introduced in House or Senate
• any amendments in committee or on floor
• passed in originating body/introduced in other house
• amended by second house in committee or on floor
• passed by second house
• amended by conference committee
• public law

Committee Prints

Committee Hearings

• committees (or subcommittees) to which bill was assigned in either house
• previous sessions' hearings on same subject matter
• same and previous sessions' hearings on related bills or provisions

Committee Reports

• reports of committees of both houses to which bill was assigned
• reports of subcommittees of both houses to which bill was assigned

             

Congressional Debates

• both houses

Report of Conference Committee

Presidential Documents

• accompanying proposed legislation
• signing statements or veto messages

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