How to Pass a Federal Law

Passing a federal law in the US is no easy task. Miles of red tape and complex bureaucratic procedures make this a difficult objective to accomplish. With some expertise and knowledge of the maze of congress, you may be able to help pass a federal law, providing patience and lady luck are also on your side.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Have a decent proposal of your own making, backed up by extensive research and make your law applicable to the greater majority, giving it wide appeal and a better chance of approval.
2. Get your bill introduced by having it sent to the clerk. Only a representative or senator can introduce a bill, so approach your local representative with your proposal.
3. Wait for the committee to review the bill. The debate could take a long time and the committee may call upon experts for informed opinions. Find experts who will support your proposal so that your bill can pass the "first reading."
4. Allow the bill to be given a "second reading" and accomplish a favorable verdict by getting as many representatives on your side as possible. This may be achieved by generating public support and pressure.
5. Let the bill be passed around to be given a third reading, then allow it to be passed to Congress, who will then decide whether it is worth pursuing or not. If so, it will then be passed to the President.
6. Hope that the President votes on the bill, and if he agrees, the bill becomes a law. When the President signs the bill, the federal law will have been passed. If he vetoes it, you may still be able to get the law passed, providing the majority of the house votes in favor.

Tips & Warnings

• Having wealthy and influential allies will greatly help your cause.
• There are many chances for your bill to die and few proposals pass the first reading.
• The President can keep a bill for 10 days and if Congress has adjourned, the bill is automatically denied.