Idea to Law By MargeCox Apr 5, 2011 Idea Someone sees a need for a new law. Apr 12, 2011 Idea Shared Congressional Directory Sep 5, 2011 Congress Member Drafts Law A member of Congress drafts the idea into language of a law. Sep 28, 2011 Clerk assigns a number to the law Oct 5, 2011 Law is sent to committee Nov 5, 2011 Committee marks up law. Dec 5, 2011 Law is reported out Dec 15, 2011 Calendared Jan 15, 2012 Floor Reading & Debate Amendments Feb 5, 2012 Full Vote Mar 5, 2012 Conference Committee About Engrossed Bill Apr 5, 2012 Enrolled Bill to President Apr 10, 2012 President Signs and Bill Becomes Law
