Legislation refers to laws passed by Congress that collectively shape public policy on a wide range of topics. Legislation may create rules that address health, education, the environment, business, energy, immigration, or taxes, to name a few. In order for Congress to process the thousands of proposed and pending legislative actions, there are numerous committees and subcommittees in Congress that review, revise, and debate legislation within their area of specialty.
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Bills and Resolutions
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A collection of Bills and Resolutions introduced in the Senate and the House.
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Congressional Publications
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A resource list for documentation from the U.S. Congress.
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Congressional Record
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Record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress since 1995.
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How Our Laws Are Made
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An overview of the legislative process through the U.S. Congress.
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The Legislative Process
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A video series on the history and process of Congressional legislation.