Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Writing your legislation is easier than you might think. Below are some simple guidelines to follow for writing
your bill.
Use the checklist to see if your issue qualifies. If you can answer yes to at least one of the following,
proceed:
The majority of people throughout the country feel it is a problem to be solved at a national level.
The problem exceeds the jurisdiction of more than one state.
The local problem is so severe, state resources cannot resolve it.
The problem is identified as a national goal in by the U.S. Constitution (preamble)
There is no state-level government to handle the problem.
Title of Bill.
Title your bill, beginning with the words "A Bill to ...": for instance, "A Bill to Ban Texting While Driving" or "A Bill to
Mandate All Public School Children Receive Flu Vaccinations." Center your title in the middle of the page.