I'm Just a Bill

Summary

This script follows a bill on its journey to becoming a law in the U.S. It explains the legislative process in a simple and engaging way, starting with the bill's creation by citizens and introduction to Congress. The bill faces debates, committee reviews, and votes in both the House and Senate. It highlights the challenges, including the possibility of a presidential veto, but ends on a hopeful note as the bill aspires to be signed into law. The catchy musical tone adds charm and educational value.

Takeaways

• 📜 The script features a song about a bill sitting on Capitol Hill, explaining the process of how a bill becomes a law.
• 🚶‍♂️ The bill describes the long journey to the capital city and the lengthy wait to get through the legislative process.
• 📋 The bill starts as an idea, supported by people back home who contact their local congressman to create a law.
• 🏛️ The congressman writes the bill and introduces it to Congress, where it starts its journey through the legislative system.
• ⏳ The bill gets stuck in committee, where a few key congressmen debate and discuss its potential to become law.
• 🗳️ If the bill is approved by the House of Representatives, it then moves to the Senate, where the entire process starts over.
• ✍️ After passing through Congress, the bill goes to the White House for the president's signature.
• ❌ If the president vetoes the bill, it returns to Congress, where they must vote on it again to try to override the veto.
• ⚖️ The script emphasizes that it’s a challenging process for a bill to become a law, with many stages of debate and approval needed.
• ✅ In the end, if all stages are successfully completed, the bill is signed by the president and becomes law.

Q & A

What is the main character in the script?

The main character in the script is a bill, represented as a piece of legislation waiting to be passed into law.

Where is the bill currently located in the script?

The bill is currently sitting on Capitol Hill, waiting to be discussed and possibly passed by Congress.

How does the bill describe its journey to Capitol Hill?

The bill describes its journey as a long and difficult process that started when it was just an idea, brought forth by citizens and then written out by a local congressman.

What happens to the bill after it is introduced in Congress?

Once introduced in Congress, the bill goes to a committee where it is discussed and debated by key congressmen.

What is the bill's hope while in committee?

The bill hopes and prays that it will be reported favorably by the committee and continue through the legislative process.

What is the next step if the bill passes through committee?

If the bill passes through committee, it moves to the House of Representatives where it will be voted on.

What happens if the House of Representatives votes in favor of the bill?

If the House of Representatives votes in favor of the bill, it moves to the Senate where the process of debate and voting begins again.

Where does the bill go after passing both the House and the Senate?

After passing both the House and the Senate, the bill goes to the White House to wait for the president's approval and signature.

What can the president do if he does not approve the bill?

If the president does not approve the bill, he can veto it, sending it back to Congress for another vote.

What happens if the president signs the bill?

If the president signs the bill, it officially becomes a law.