Can You BILL-ieve It? (Infographic)

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Thousands of bills are introduced in Congress each year, but very few actually become law. So, how does a bill become a law? Use this printable infographic to follow a decision tree through the life and death of a bill in Congress.

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Can You BILL-ieve It How a Bill Becomes a Law Infographic

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