Final answer:
Most bills are introduced in the lower house of Congress, particularly bills for raising revenue. The process involves committee work, debate, and amendments before potentially becoming law. Drafting may be done by various entities, but a member of Congress must introduce the bill.
Step-by-step explanation:
The process of how a bill becomes law involves multiple stages. In the United States, most bills are introduced in the lower house of Congress, specifically in the House of Representatives. This holds particularly true for all bills for raising revenue, which constitutionally must originate in the House, though the Senate can propose or concur with amendments. The drafting of legislation can be done by various entities, including advocacy groups, think tanks, or even the President, but must be introduced by a member of Congress to be considered.
Once introduced, a bill is assigned a number and sent to the appropriate committee where committees work through the process of debate and amendment. Following committee approval, the bill is debated on the floor of the originating chamber, and if passed, proceeds to the other chamber where the process is repeated. Once both chambers of Congress have approved the same version of the bill, it is sent to the President for signature, making it law.
It is important to recognize that during this process, many bills die in committee and never progress further. Additionally, while not all bills are drafted by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, they play a significant role in crafting legislation. Therefore, the most accurate answer to the question is that most bills introduced into Parliament are introduced in the lower house first.