Bill Introduction In Congress

In the House of Representatives, a bill is introduced by placing it in the hopper, whereas in the Senate, chamber leadership calls on a legislator to introduce the bill.

In the House of Representatives, a bill is assigned a number prior to introduction, whereas in the Senate, it is assigned a number after voting.

In the House of Representatives, a bill must be drafted and sponsored prior to introduction, whereas in the Senate, a bill never requires a sponsor.

In the House of Representatives, a bill is filed by a legislator, whereas in the Senate, chamber leadership files the bill.

In the House of Representatives, a bill is introduced as an idea and drafted after voting, whereas in the Senate, a bill is introduced only after it is drafted.