Question

What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?

The House votes to approve or reject the bill.
Representatives debate the bill on the floor of the House.
The Speaker decides whether the House will consider the bill.
The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

Answer 1

The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

(After introduction the Speaker/House leadership refers the bill to the appropriate committee, which studies, holds hearings, and may amend it before any floor debate or vote.)