Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Federal Legislative History Checklist
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Documents You Need |
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Introductory statements |
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Bills |
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originally introduced in House or Senate
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amendments in committee or on floor
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passed in originating body/introduced in other house
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amended by second house in committee or on floor
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passed by second house
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amended by conference committee
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public law
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Committee Prints |
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Committee Hearings |
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committees (or subcommittees) to which bill was assigned in either house
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previous sessions' hearings on same subject matter
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previous sessions' hearings on related bills or provisions
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Committee Reports |
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reports of committees of both houses to which bill was assigned
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reports of subcommittees of both houses to which bill was assigned
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Congressional Debates - both houses |
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Conference Committee Report |
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Presidential Documents |
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accompanying proposed legislation
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signing statements or veto message
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LER, SA February 2008