Discover how Senate bills are created and approved in the U.S., and explore a real-world example of legislation from ...

The word “reconciliation” sounds benign, even harmonious. But in Washington, D.C., reconciliation refers to a potent legislative shortcut that allows the party in power to avoid opposition and enact ...

The first step is for a state representative or senator to introduce a bill in their respective chamber. For the 2026 legislative session, the deadline to file bills is March 2 in the Senate and March ...

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Officially, the 2018 farm bill expired on October 1, 2023. Due to their inability to muster a bipartisan coalition to make needed changes in a new farm bill, Congress instead opted to extend the 2018 ...