What happens to a bill that has not become law at the end of a Congress?

If a bill from any Congress does not become law during the Congress in which it is introduced, it is considered “dead.”  For a “dead” bill to be enacted in a new Congress, it would have to be reintroduced with a new number and begin anew its journey through the legislative process.


Last Updated: Dec 14, 2020
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