<Ul> <Li> Bills are laws in the making . A House - originated bill begins with the letters "H.R." for "House of Representatives", followed by a number kept as it progresses . It is presented to the president after both Houses agree . </Li> <Li> Joint resolutions There is little practical difference between a bill and a joint resolution since both are treated similarly; a joint resolution originating from the House, for example, begins "H.J. Res ." followed by its number . </Li> <Li> Concurrent Resolutions affect only the House and Senate, and accordingly aren't presented to the president for approval later . In the House, it begins with "H. Con. Res ." </Li> <Li> Simple resolutions concern only the House or only the Senate and begin with "H. Res ." </Li> </Ul> <Li> Bills are laws in the making . A House - originated bill begins with the letters "H.R." for "House of Representatives", followed by a number kept as it progresses . It is presented to the president after both Houses agree . </Li> <Li> Joint resolutions There is little practical difference between a bill and a joint resolution since both are treated similarly; a joint resolution originating from the House, for example, begins "H.J. Res ." followed by its number . </Li> <Li> Concurrent Resolutions affect only the House and Senate, and accordingly aren't presented to the president for approval later . In the House, it begins with "H. Con. Res ." </Li>

Why are committees important when congress makes laws