After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee,
A) the committee to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house.
B) the committee is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill.
C) the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill.
D) that committee may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed twenty-five percent of the total congressional workload.
E) the committee is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison.

Question

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee,
A) the committee to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house.
B) the committee is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill.
C) the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill.
D) that committee may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed twenty-five percent of the total congressional workload.
E) the committee is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison.

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After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill. This is known as the committee stage, where the committee can gather information, hear testimony, and discuss the bill before making recommendations.

After a Bill Has Been Introduced and Referred to a Committee