What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?

a. The House votes to approve or reject the bill.

b. Representatives debate the bill on the floor of the House.

c. The Speaker decides whether the House will consider the bill.

d. The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

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Ashlyn Burnett

Social Studies

7 September, 05:27

What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?

a. The House votes to approve or reject the bill.

b. Representatives debate the bill on the floor of the House.

c. The Speaker decides whether the House will consider the bill.

d. The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

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Eleanor Stevens · Answer 1

D. The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

Explanation:

When a bill is introduced into the house it is referred to the appropriate committee by the Speaker of the House and hearings will be held were revisions and aditions will be made.