Writingphase

=Part II: The Writing Phase= Back to Project Page

Bills submitted to the House and the Senate follow a specific structure and include specific sections. Your bill will need to be drafted using the correct format and including the correct sections. The best resource for helping you to write your bill is the Youth Leadership Initiative's eCongress site: http://www.youthleadership.net/econgress/demo_congress

If you a member of the SENATE: download a template for your bill here:

If you a member of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: download a template for your bill here:

Your bill must include each of the parts listed below to be accepted by the President of the Senate and assigned to a Committee for review.
 * Required Sections:**

Introduces the bill and catches the attention of other members of the Senate and House of Representatives
 * Title**

Identifies the authors of the legislation
 * Sponsors' Names**

Explains the goals of your bill
 * Purpose**

Provides relevant facts which support the passage of your bill.
 * Findings**

Identifies who will receive the services outlined in your bill
 * Eligibility**

Explains the extent and duration of services provided by the bill--this is the section where you specify exactly how you will achieve your purpose. This will be the longest and most detailed part of your bill.
 * Terms and Benefits**


 * Fiscal Impact**




 * Resources for Finding Bills in Congress**
 * Thomas: []
 * Open Congress: []