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Getting to Know Government: How Do Ideas Become Federal Laws?

Explore the roles of lawmakers and stakeholders working through the bill-to-law process on Capitol Hill. Attendees will do the actual fact-finding, advocacy, deliberation and decision-making necessary to get a bill from its introduction to the president's desk using legislation under current consideration in Congress. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in discussion, group work and real-life examples to understand how our federal government works. For Adults. Registration is required. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and Close Up Foundation.