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A member of either of the two houses of Congress can introduce legislation. After a bill is drafted, and the legislator is satisfied with the provisions of the bill, it is introduced into his house of Congress, and read. It is then sent to the appropriate committee. After the bill reaches the committee, it will be funneled to the proper subcommittee for hearings and discussion. At this stage, it may take months or years for the bill to move further. While the bill is in committee there are many different courses that it can follow....