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Grassroots
Lobbying 101: How a bill becomes a law
Lobbyists don't garner mention in most accounts of how a bill becomes a law, but
they often play a critical role. From the introduction of a bill to its passage, here's
how ICBA lobbyists are involved in every step when the association pushes for
legislation, such as its Plan for Prosperity.
Finding a champion. Reaching out to infl uential members of Congress, lobbyists
target a sympathetic member of Congress who might be willing to take the lead and
introduce a bill. This person becomes the bill's lead sponsor.
Crafting the language. With a sponsor in place, the bill is drafted by legislative
counsel on Capitol Hill, or it may come from ICBA-provided language. Often the
sponsor will share the draft with ICBA's lobbyists for comments or feedback on
technical language.
Introducing the bill. ICBA's lobbyists discuss the timing of the bill's introduction
and whether the committee chair, the administration, federal banking agencies and
members of the opposite party support the bill, to make the bill bipartisan.
Gathering support. Lobbyists reach out to other potential cosponsors while ICBA
members contact their local members of Congress asking them to cosponsor the
bill. Cosponsors build momentum that can lead to a hearing. Bills with a large number
of bipartisan cosponsors have the best chance of fi nal passage. (See next month's
Independent Banker for more on how ICBA members aid lobbyists' work.)
Hearings, committee markups and amendment votes. Lobbyists suggest member
bankers who are considered subject-matter experts regarding the legislation being
advocated and who are willing to testify in support of the bill and coach legislators
before the hearing. They also defend the bill against amendments and rewrites that
can damage its eff ectiveness and likelihood of passage.
Floor vote. Lobbyists, in conjunction with banker grassroots members, reach out
broadly to members of Congress to encourage them to vote in favor of the bill.
Repeat. This process is repeated in the other body of Congress. If it passes there, the
fi nal bill goes before the president for his signature.
-Kelly Pike
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