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2. What is the status of a bill in Congress?	Referral of bill to committees and subcommittees for discussion	Introduction of bill and referral to committee: Congressional Record (also available via GPO Access and Thomas. GPO Access, House and Senate Calendar files. Historical Resources: Thomas (Library of Congress) Congressional Index Call number: J69.C6 Social Sciences Library Reference Collection, 2nd Floor Paterno Library

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Step in Process

Source of Information

2. What is the status of a bill in Congress?

Referral of bill to committees and subcommittees for discussion

Introduction of bill and referral to committee:

Historical Resources:

Thomas (Library of Congress)
Congressional Index
Call number: J69.C6
Social Sciences Library Reference Collection, 2nd Floor Paterno Library