What usually happens to a bill right after it is introduced?
Right after it is introduced, a bill is usually referred to one or more committees.
Short AnswerIt is referred to one or more committees
Explanation
How Congress WorksThe Speaker refers House bills to the committees with jurisdiction under House Rule XII; in the Senate, bills go to committee under Senate Rule XVII.
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