My own Bill

Suggestion: address the definitions section AFTER writing the rest of the bill. Read through the bill and pull out unfamiliar terms or terms that

should be defined in order to strengthen the bill.

(SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES) OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2011 Session

Introduced by:

Primary Sponsor: Rep. or Sen. _____________________

Secondary Sponsor: Rep. or Sen. _____________________

AN ACT

(NOTE: Every line must be numbered)

PURPOSE: (Briefly state what will be achieved by this bill.) The purpose of this bill is to . . .

The (Senate or House of Representatives) of the United States of America hereby enacts as follows:

SECTION 1: Short Title

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “YOUR TITLE HERE” Act

SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

SECTION 3: ( SECTION TITLE)

Use as many sections as necessary to describe your proposed course of action. Each new idea should begin a new section. This is the HOW of

your proposal and not the WHY. Save your arguments for debate.

SECTION __: Funding

What are the cost implications of your proposal. Will the government incur costs due to this bill? Does your bill authorize funding (i.e. a new tax or

fee to pay for the proposal)? What department or or agency would be responsible for funding

SECTION __: Regulations

Which department or agency would be responsible for implementing the bill (regulations and enforcement responsibilities)?

SECTION __: Penalties (for example: misdemeanor/felony; fines for disobedience)

SECTION __: Effective Date

This bill shall take effect . . . (how long after passage before the law is implemented)