three things that a committee can do with a bill are 1.)read the bill 2.)converse about the bill and 3.) they can change the bill
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The rules committee sets a time limit for debating a bill. They do most things involving bills.
One a bill is reported, the committee sends the report back to the chamber and the bill is placed on the calendar. When the bill is sent back to the chamber it will have a written statement with it telling why the committee is in favor of the bill. There may also be a statement from those on the committee who oppose the bill.
1. Filibuster 2. Not letting it out of committee 3. Adding unwanted things to the bill
One a bill is reported, the committee sends the report back to the chamber and the bill is placed on the calendar. When the bill is sent back to the chamber it will have a written statement with it telling why the committee is in favor of the bill. There may also be a statement from those on the committee who oppose the bill.
A bill will go to a conference committee when both the Senate and the House disagree on the contents of the bill. A conference committee will then be created to resolve the issue.