The following shows some of the steps involved in passing a federal law.

1. A member of the House of Representatives introduces the bill.

2. The bill is sent to the appropriate standing committee.

3. The committee sends the bill back to the House with a favorable recommendation.

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What is the next step in the lawmaking process?

The President signs the bill
The President signs the bill

The bill is sent to Senate.
The bill is sent to Senate.

The bill is sent to a conference committee.
The bill is sent to a conference committee.

The bill is debated on the floor of the House.


Which one?