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This document provides information about the legislative process in the United States. It outlines the key steps bills take from introduction through becoming law or being vetoed, including committee hearings and markups, floor debates and votes in both the House and Senate, conferences to reconcile different versions of bills, and potential presidential action. It also gives tips on how citizens can contact their representatives to voice support for or opposition to proposed legislation through phone calls, letters, and addressing guidelines. Additionally, it discusses the importance of high quality early childhood programs and care.

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LEADERSHIP : PART THREE EDU 262
Legislation Whole Group Discussion Legislation Information The Legislative Process Tips on how to call/write your representative Sample Letter
Legislative Process Introducing the Bill and Referral to a Committee Committee Action: Hearings and Mark Up Committee Report Floor Debate and Votes Referral to the Other Chamber Conference on a bill Action by the President Overriding a Veto
Legislative Process Introducing the Bill and Referral to a Committee Any member (sponsor) of Congress can introduce legislation Any member of the same body (House or Senate) can add his or her name after the day of introduction as a cosponsor. The bill is given a number: H.R. -House bill S -Senate bill. The bill is then referred to a committee with jurisdiction over issue of the legislation. Sometimes, a bill will be referred to multiple committee or to a subcommittee first.
Legislative Process Committee Action: Hearings and Mark Up The chairman of the Committee determines whether there will be a hearing and mark up on the bill Subcommittee holds hearing. Sometimes a bill is marked up both in subcommittee and then in full committee, but it can have action taken only at the full committee level. A mark up is when members of the Committee offer amendments to make changes to the bill After amendments are adopted or rejected, the chairman moves to vote the bill favorably out of Committee The bill will go to the entire body if the Committee favorably reports out the bill
Legislative Process Committee Report Committee Chairman's staff writes a report of the bill describing the intent of legislation the legislative history such as hearings in the Committee the impact on existing laws and programs and the position of the majority of members of the committee The members of the minority may file dissenting views as a group or individually Usually, a copy of the bill as marked up is printed in the Report
Legislative Process Floor Debate and Votes The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate determine if/when a bill comes before the full body for debate and amendment, and final passage. There are very different rules of procedure governing debate in the House and Senate. The House, a Representative may offer an amendment to the bill only if he has obtained "permission" from the Rules Committee The Senate, a Senator can offer an amendment without warning so long as the amendment is germane to the underlying bill A majority vote is required for an amendment and for final passage
Legislative Process Referral to the Other Chamber When the House or the Senate passes a bill it is referred to the other chamber where it usually follows the same route through committee and floor action This chamber may approve the bill as received, reject it, ignore it, or amend it before passing it
Legislative Process Conference on a bill If only minor changes are made to a bill by the other chamber, usually the legislation goes back to the originating chamber for a concurring vote If the House and Senate versions of the bill contain significant and/or numerous differences, a conference committee is officially appointed to reconcile the differences between the two different versions into a single bill If the conferees are unable to reach agreement, the legislation dies If agreement is reached, a conference report is prepared describing the committee members' recommendations for changes Both the House and the Senate must approve report or the bill dies
Legislative Process Action by the President After the report has been approved by both the House and Senate, the final bill is sent to the President If the President approves of the legislation, he signs it and it becomes law If the President does not take action for ten days while Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes law If the President opposes the bill he can veto it; or, if he takes no action after the Congress has adjourned its second session, it is a "pocket veto" and the legislation dies
Legislative Process Overriding a Veto If the President vetoes a bill, Congress may decide to attempt to "override the veto" This requires a two-thirds roll call vote of the members who are present in sufficient numbers for a quorum
Legislation Contacting your representatives by phone You can call (202) 224-3121 to obtain your representatives name Telephone calls taken by staff not actual representative so ask for his/her aide who handles the issue you wish to comment on Identify yourself and tell him/her you would like to leave a brief message Please tell Senator/Representative (Name) that I support/oppose (S. _____ /H.R. ____) You will want to state reasons why you support/oppose You can ask for written response to your call
Legislation Contacting your representatives by mail Your purpose for writing should be stated in first paragraph Include S. ____ or H.R. ____ Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support you position Address only one issue per letter Keep letter to one page
Legislation Addressing Correspondence To a Senator The Honorable (full name) __ (Rm. #) __(name of) Senate Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Legislation Addressing Correspondence To a Representative The Honorable (full name) __ (Rm. #) __(name of) House Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20515
Legislation Small Group Discussion Portfolio Assignment, Leadership, Level II, Letter B Identify legislation being proposed in your town, county, or state that will impact young children and families. Write a letter to the editor of you local newspaper explaining your support for or opposition to the legislation. Change letter to representative instead of editor Whole Group Discussion Discuss findings
Importance of Quality Childcare Whole Group Discussion What is the importance of high quality early childhood?
Importance of Quality Care What is the importance of high quality early childhood? Millions of children spend a part of the day in child care while their parents work These are places where children can learn and grow Childrens language and cognitive skills thrive in quality child care programs child care is often an extension of the home. Child care provides many opportunities to help parents succeed as "first teachers."
Importance of Quality Care Small Group Discussion Portfolio Assignment, Leadership, Level III, Letter A Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper describing the importance of high quality early childhood programs for young children. Whole Group Discussion Discuss findings
Concerns or Questions
Homework Read Chapters 9 and 13 Bring book to class next week Week 3 Discussion Question

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Admin ii ppt 3

  • 1. LEADERSHIP : PART THREE EDU 262
  • 2. Legislation Whole Group Discussion Legislation Information The Legislative Process Tips on how to call/write your representative Sample Letter
  • 3. Legislative Process Introducing the Bill and Referral to a Committee Committee Action: Hearings and Mark Up Committee Report Floor Debate and Votes Referral to the Other Chamber Conference on a bill Action by the President Overriding a Veto
  • 4. Legislative Process Introducing the Bill and Referral to a Committee Any member (sponsor) of Congress can introduce legislation Any member of the same body (House or Senate) can add his or her name after the day of introduction as a cosponsor. The bill is given a number: H.R. -House bill S -Senate bill. The bill is then referred to a committee with jurisdiction over issue of the legislation. Sometimes, a bill will be referred to multiple committee or to a subcommittee first.
  • 5. Legislative Process Committee Action: Hearings and Mark Up The chairman of the Committee determines whether there will be a hearing and mark up on the bill Subcommittee holds hearing. Sometimes a bill is marked up both in subcommittee and then in full committee, but it can have action taken only at the full committee level. A mark up is when members of the Committee offer amendments to make changes to the bill After amendments are adopted or rejected, the chairman moves to vote the bill favorably out of Committee The bill will go to the entire body if the Committee favorably reports out the bill
  • 6. Legislative Process Committee Report Committee Chairman's staff writes a report of the bill describing the intent of legislation the legislative history such as hearings in the Committee the impact on existing laws and programs and the position of the majority of members of the committee The members of the minority may file dissenting views as a group or individually Usually, a copy of the bill as marked up is printed in the Report
  • 7. Legislative Process Floor Debate and Votes The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate determine if/when a bill comes before the full body for debate and amendment, and final passage. There are very different rules of procedure governing debate in the House and Senate. The House, a Representative may offer an amendment to the bill only if he has obtained "permission" from the Rules Committee The Senate, a Senator can offer an amendment without warning so long as the amendment is germane to the underlying bill A majority vote is required for an amendment and for final passage
  • 8. Legislative Process Referral to the Other Chamber When the House or the Senate passes a bill it is referred to the other chamber where it usually follows the same route through committee and floor action This chamber may approve the bill as received, reject it, ignore it, or amend it before passing it
  • 9. Legislative Process Conference on a bill If only minor changes are made to a bill by the other chamber, usually the legislation goes back to the originating chamber for a concurring vote If the House and Senate versions of the bill contain significant and/or numerous differences, a conference committee is officially appointed to reconcile the differences between the two different versions into a single bill If the conferees are unable to reach agreement, the legislation dies If agreement is reached, a conference report is prepared describing the committee members' recommendations for changes Both the House and the Senate must approve report or the bill dies
  • 10. Legislative Process Action by the President After the report has been approved by both the House and Senate, the final bill is sent to the President If the President approves of the legislation, he signs it and it becomes law If the President does not take action for ten days while Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes law If the President opposes the bill he can veto it; or, if he takes no action after the Congress has adjourned its second session, it is a "pocket veto" and the legislation dies
  • 11. Legislative Process Overriding a Veto If the President vetoes a bill, Congress may decide to attempt to "override the veto" This requires a two-thirds roll call vote of the members who are present in sufficient numbers for a quorum
  • 12. Legislation Contacting your representatives by phone You can call (202) 224-3121 to obtain your representatives name Telephone calls taken by staff not actual representative so ask for his/her aide who handles the issue you wish to comment on Identify yourself and tell him/her you would like to leave a brief message Please tell Senator/Representative (Name) that I support/oppose (S. _____ /H.R. ____) You will want to state reasons why you support/oppose You can ask for written response to your call
  • 13. Legislation Contacting your representatives by mail Your purpose for writing should be stated in first paragraph Include S. ____ or H.R. ____ Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support you position Address only one issue per letter Keep letter to one page
  • 14. Legislation Addressing Correspondence To a Senator The Honorable (full name) __ (Rm. #) __(name of) Senate Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
  • 15. Legislation Addressing Correspondence To a Representative The Honorable (full name) __ (Rm. #) __(name of) House Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20515
  • 16. Legislation Small Group Discussion Portfolio Assignment, Leadership, Level II, Letter B Identify legislation being proposed in your town, county, or state that will impact young children and families. Write a letter to the editor of you local newspaper explaining your support for or opposition to the legislation. Change letter to representative instead of editor Whole Group Discussion Discuss findings
  • 17. Importance of Quality Childcare Whole Group Discussion What is the importance of high quality early childhood?
  • 18. Importance of Quality Care What is the importance of high quality early childhood? Millions of children spend a part of the day in child care while their parents work These are places where children can learn and grow Childrens language and cognitive skills thrive in quality child care programs child care is often an extension of the home. Child care provides many opportunities to help parents succeed as "first teachers."
  • 19. Importance of Quality Care Small Group Discussion Portfolio Assignment, Leadership, Level III, Letter A Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper describing the importance of high quality early childhood programs for young children. Whole Group Discussion Discuss findings
  • 21. Homework Read Chapters 9 and 13 Bring book to class next week Week 3 Discussion Question

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