The content of a bill can be changed at any time until it is approved by both houses of Congress. At that time it is sent to the president for approval. If the president vetoes the bill, it is again subject to change.
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The content of a bill can be changed even after passage. Many bills are changed between the US House or Senate. A joint resolution is the compromise between the two Houses. The joint resolution often goes to the president for signature.
To get information they need so they can recommend the bill be accepted, rejected, or changed.
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Bill Clinton's was the president who changed his last name. When Bill was old enough to enter school, he had his last name legally changed from Blythe to Clinton.
After a bill is introduced and given a number, it's given a title and is read twice. After this, the next step is to send the bill to the appropriate committee.