The process of a bill becoming a law involves several steps, which are outlined below:

1. Creation of a Bill: Members of the House or Senate draft, sponsor, and introduce bills for consideration by Congress. The bill is assigned a legislative number for tracking purposes.

2. Committee Action: The bill is referred to a committee for review and discussion. The committee may make a recommendation to pass the bill, revise and release the bill, or table the bill.

3. Floor Action: The bill is returned to the full House or Senate for further debate and approval. Members may propose amendments to the bill or otherwise alter it.

4. Vote: The bill is voted on by the full House or Senate. If passed, it is sent to the other chamber for consideration.

5. Conference Committees: If the House and Senate pass different versions of the bill, a conference committee is formed to reconcile the differences.

6. Presidential Action: After the bill is passed by both chambers, it is sent to the President for approval or veto. If vetoed, the bill can be sent back to Congress for reconsideration. If the President does not act within 10 days, the bill becomes law.

7. Becoming Law: If the bill is approved by the President or if not signed within 10 days and Congress is in session, it becomes law.

It is important to note that a bill can "die" at any step of the way if it fails to pass or is not acted upon.