The Legislative Process

How a Bill Becomes a Law

• In the House: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html
• In the Senate: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html

House and Senate Floor Schedule/Calendar

• Currently on the House Floor: http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.html
• House Calendar: http://www.house.gov/house/House_Calendar.shtml
• Senate Floor Schedule: http://www.senate.gov/
• Senate Calendar:   http://www.gpoaccess.gov/calendars/senate/browse.html

Legislative Contact Form

• Contact your Representative in the House: http://www.house.gov/writerep/
• Contact your Senator: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

ADD Program Instructions on Lobbying

Rules for Councils Engaging in State/Federal Advocacy Activities

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