For more information on the 21st Century Cures Act, please visit the advocacy page on the Myotonic website.
- Idea for bill is generated
- Bill is written, sponsored & introduced
- Bill referred to committee for further action
- Public hearings occur
- Expert testimony occurs
- Markup occurs
- Bill reported favorably, unfavorably, or tabled by committee
- Bill moves to House or Senate floor for debate & voting
- Approved bill moves to other chamber for same process
- Both chambers meet to reconcile bill differences
- Majority of both chambers must approve revisions
- Passed bill is sent to President to veto or sign into law!