Bills
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Bills are the most common form of proposals for laws. They require approval from both the House and Senate, as well as the President's signature, in order to become laws. Below is shown each bill's official title, a link to a page with its full details, and its current status in Congress.

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Joint Resolutions
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Joint Resolutions go through the same process as bills to become laws. They are used for appropriations, to amend the Constitution, and to declare war.

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Concurrent Resolution
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Concurrent resolutions don't become laws. They affect the functioning of Congress itself by requesting a call for recess, a joint session, the creation of a joint committee, and more.

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Resolutions
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Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters.

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