The committees decide if the bill is "good" or not to become a law.
Rules Committee
Standing Committee
a standing comittee
Standing Committee
I believe it is considered a "veto".
They kill it
The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the calendar and discussed on the House floor.
The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the calendar and discussed on the House floor.
The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the calendar and discussed on the House floor.
The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the calendar and discussed on the House floor.
The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the calendar and discussed on the House floor.
They "table" the bill. That's the same as killing it.
Most bills goes to the Rules Committee. This committee sets conditions for debate and amendment when the whole House meets on the bill. In the Senate, the leader of the majority party set the schedule for debate by the whole Senate.
The Rules Committee
The bill has a subject and each committee is centered on a particular topic, so the bill goes to the committee that fits the bill.
1. Bill is Drafted: Members of Congress, the Executive Branch, and even outside groups can draft (write or draw up) bills.2. Introduced in House: Representative introduces the bill in the House. Only members can introduce bills.3. Sent to Committee: The Speaker of the House sends the bill to a committee.4. Committee Action: Most bills die here. The committee may pigeonhole, table, amend, or vote on the bill. If bill passes, it goes to Rules Committee.5, Rules Committee: It decides the rules for debate, and when the bill will come up for debate.6. Floor Action: House debates the bill, and may add amendments. If a majority votes in favor of the bill, it goes to the Senate.7. Introduced in Senate: A Senator introduces the bill, which is sent to a committee.8. Committee Action: Same procedure as in the House. If the committee majority votes for the bill, it goes to the whole Senate.9. Bill Called Up: Majority floor leader decides when the whole Senate will consider the bill.10. Floor Action: The Bill is debated, and amendments may be added. If a majority votes in favor of the bill, it is returned to the House.11. Conference Committee: If the House rejects any of the changes, the bill goes to a conference committee of members from both houses. It works out a compromise.12. Vote on Compromise: Both houses must approve changes made by the conference committee. If approved, the bill goes to the president.13. Presidential Action: The president may sign (approve) the bill or veto (reject) it. If approved, it becomes law.14. Vote to Override: If the president vetoes the bill, it can still become law if two thirds of both houses vote to override the veto.