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Act (EPCRA); the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Marine
Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA); the Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA); the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

3.5 LAWS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER ACTIONS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL

3.5.1 THE LAWMAKING PROCESS
The primary function of Congress is the making of laws, and the legislative process comprises a
number of formal steps. The work of Congress is initiated by the introduction of a proposal in one
of four principal forms: the bill, the joint resolution, the concurrent resolution, or the simple reso-
lution. The bill is introduced to the appropriate committee for consideration. Following public hear-
ings and markup sessions, the bill is forwarded to the House floor for consideration. After a measure
passes in the House, it moves on to the Senate for consideration. A bill must pass both bodies in the
same form before it can be presented to the President for signature into law. After both the House
and Senate have passed a measure in identical form the bill is considered “enrolled.” It is sent to the

FIGURE 3.1 Federal Register.