The accurate explanation of the legislative process for a bill to become a law is as follows:
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Bill Introduced: A bill is introduced by either body of Congress (House or Senate).
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Committee Review: The bill is assigned to a committee. Committee members conduct research and discuss any changes to the bill they feel are necessary.
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Chamber (House or Senate) Review: The bill goes to chamber review, where House or Senate members debate or make changes to the text before voting.
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Other Chamber Review: After passing in one chamber (House or Senate), the bill is sent to the other chamber, where it undergoes a similar process of committee review, debate, and voting.
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House and Senate Vote: Both the House and the Senate vote on the same exact version of the bill.
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Presidential Review: The president then considers the bill and will either approve it and sign it into law, veto it, or take no action.
This description correctly reflects the typical process for a bill's progression through Congress and to the president for approval.