Understanding Congress Basics - Core Volunteer Training

Have a question about the legislative process in Congress? Join CCL Membership Coordinator Callie Roach and Kesten Bozinovic, Liaison Coordinator to walk through the policymaking process and what life is like for members of Congress and their staffers.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:50) Membership & Terminology 
(5:55) The Legislative Process
(17:10) Budget Reconciliation and Bill Packages
(34:47) Life in Congress 
(40:28) Finding Additional Resources

More Information
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/cvt-congress 
CCL Community Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/lobbying-strategy/understanding-congress-basics 
Congressional Management Foundation: https://www.congressfoundation.org/