Advanced Legislative Process
This course is designed to assist participants in identifying, analyzing, and following legislation at the various stages in the legislative process.
It provides an in-depth, detailed understanding of legislative procedure and strategy for individuals who already have a good working knowledge of the basics of Congress and the legislative process.
This two-day course will help participants better understand:
- Legislative drafting and the bill referral process
- Committee hearings, markups, and reports
- Current floor procedures used in the House and Senate
- The role of the Rules Committee in the House
- Reconciling House-Senate differences
- Understanding Legislative Documents
Target Audience:
Individuals who have a need for a more detailed knowledge of legislative processes, including drafting, the bill referral process, House and Senate committee practices and floor procedures.
Participants should have a firm grasp of contemporary congressional organization and procedures before enrolling in this course. For those who do not, we highly recommend taking one of the Government Affairs Institute’s core courses before taking this course.
Meets OPM’s Executive Core Qualifications 1 and 5
2026 Dates:
October 26 – 27, 2026
Tuition: $1,350
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2027 Dates:
February 2 – 3, 2027 ***ONLINE SESSION***
March 15 – 16, 2027
June 14 – 15, 2027
Tuition: $1,375
