Getting to Know Government - The Basics of Our Federal System Pt. 3
How Do Ideas Become Federal Laws?
Step into roles of lawmakers and stakeholders working through the bill to law process on Capitol Hill. We'll do the actual fact-finding, advocacy, deliberation and decision-making necessary to get a bill from its introduction to the President's desk using legislation under current consideration for Congress. Grades 7-12 & Adults. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Related LibGuide: Government by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)
- Date:
- Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Location:
- Chantilly Meeting Room
- Library Branch:
- Chantilly Regional Library
- Categories:
- America 250 Civics
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
Cosponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area - Chantilly/Centreville Unit and the Close Up Foundation.
Content and facilitation of the Getting to Know Government series are carefully designed to support respectful dialogue, encourage diverse viewpoints and avoid promoting any party, candidate or ideology.
Registration is required to attend this event.
Please use the "Begin Registration" button to add yourself to the attendance list. Please register for each part of this three-part series separately.
To request reasonable ADA accommodations or alternative format of materials, please call 703-324-8380 or TTY 711.
