Understanding Conference Committees in Legislation

Very Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Legislative Process

In the legislative process, numerous mechanisms exist to influence the passage of a bill through Congress. Consider the role of conference committees, which are integral to the legislative process when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key function of conference committees in reconciling differences between House and Senate legislation?

Conference committees draft new legislation that is not subject to amendment by either chamber.

Conference committees allow individual Senators and Representatives to propose amendments to the final version of the bill.

Conference committees work to create a single version of the bill that incorporates provisions from both chambers' texts and then send it back for final approval.

Conference committees are primarily composed of the leadership of each chamber, which has the authority to veto one of the bills.

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