BILL STATUS | U.S. CONGRESS

 To check the status of bills in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, you can follow these steps:
Using Congress.gov:

1. Visit Congress.gov: This is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. Navigate to www.congress.gov.
2. Search for Bills:
   • Use the search bar at the top of the page to look for specific bills by number (e.g., H.R. 1234 for a House bill or S. 1234 for a Senate bill), by title, or by keyword related to the legislation's content.
   • You can refine your search using various facets like the congress number, bill type, status, subject, or sponsor.

1. Check Bill Status:
   • Once you find the bill, click on it to go to its detailed page where you can see:
     • Current Status: Indicates where the bill is in the legislative process (e.g., introduced, passed one chamber, awaiting action in another).
     • Actions: A chronological list of actions taken on the bill, like committee hearings, votes, or amendments.
     • Text: Full text of the bill in different versions if it has been amended.
     • Votes: If there have been votes on the bill, you can see how members voted.

1. Advanced Search Options:
   • Use the "Advanced Search" for more precise queries. This allows you to filter by policy area, legislative status, or by sponsor/co-sponsor.

Other Resources:

• Senate.gov: For Senate-specific bills, you can visit the Senate's official site. They offer guides on how to find bills and track their status. 
• House.gov: Similarly, for House bills, checking the House of Representatives' site can provide updates or summaries of legislation.
• GovTrack.us: An external site that tracks legislation, offering detailed analysis, status updates, and sometimes predictions on bill outcomes based on historical data and current political climate.

Remember, legislative information can change rapidly, so checking these sources regularly will keep you updated on the status of any bill. If you need further details on a specific bill, you might also consider contacting the office of your congressional representatives directly.