Question

AOTA has been advocating for congress to pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which is a bill that strives to gain Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression treatment items. The bill has been introduced by the Senate. What are the next steps in the federal legislation creation process?

1) Committee Action→Floor Action→Vote→Conference Committees→Presidential Action→Becomes a Law
2) Floor Action→Committee Action→Vote→Conference Committees→Presidential Action→Becomes a Law
3) Committee Action→Floor Action→Conference Committees→Vote→Becomes a Law
4) Presidential Action→Committee Action→Floor Action→Vote→Conference Committees→Becomes a Law

Answer 1

After the Senate introduces a bill like the Lymphedema Treatment Act, it must undergo Committee Action, Floor Action, a Vote, potential Conference Committee reconciliation, Presidential Action, and then it may become law if signed by the President.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question concerns the federal legislative process in the United States, particularly the steps a bill takes after being introduced by the Senate. When the Senate introduces a bill, like the Lymphedema Treatment Act for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items, the next steps in the legislative process are:

1. Committee Action
2. Floor Action
3. Vote
4. Conference Committees
5. Presidential Action
6. Becomes a Law

This sequence reflects the classic legislative process that a bill undergoes before it can become a law. During this process, various influences such as party loyalty, advertisements, lobbyists, and public opinion may impact the bill's progression at each stage. After passing through relevant committees and the collective floor of each chamber of Congress, the bill is voted on. If differences between the House and Senate versions exist, a Conference Committee reconciles them. The final step is Presidential Action, where the President can sign the bill into law or veto it.