The Congressional Operations Poster is an ideal tool for agency and classroom training purposes.  This poster is also used as a basket or package-stuffer for Capitol Hill Day attendees.

Also see our Federal Regulatory Process Poster and "Ways to Monitor and Influence Policy at the Federal Level" chart.

"The Congressional Operations Poster is the best description in a single poster of how Congress works. I recommend it to anyone who needs an up-to-date, concise, and thorough depiction of Congress."
-- James A. Thurber, Director, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University

"The Congressional Operations Poster is the best single source I have seen for a quick, accurate, at-a-glance understanding of the federal budget and legislative processes."
-- William LaForge, Winstead Sechrest & Minick, Washington, DC

Front side: United States Congress

  19" high
24" wide

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• Legislative Process Flowchart (§ 8.01)
• Terms of Congress (§ 7.21)
• Tips for Contacting Members of Congress (§ 3.17)
• Addressing Correspondence to Members of Congress (§ 3.18)
• Reading the Cover Page of a House Committee Report (§ 8.61)
• Comparison of Selected House and Senate Procedures (§ 8.151)
• Recorded Congressional Information (§ 11.15)
• House versus Committee of the Whole (§ 8.112)

Back side: Federal Budget Process

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• Formulation of President's Budget *
• Our exclusive Federal Budget Process Flowchart (§ 9.53) *
• Execution of Federal Budget *
• New Appropriations Subcommittee Organization (§ 9.82)
• Budget Process Glossary (§ 9.170)

* By Bill Heniff Jr.

Section § references are to the Congressional Deskbook.

 

 

Congressional Deskbook	The Federal Budget Process	Congressional Authorizations and Appropriations

Included in these courses

Capitol Hill Workshop Advanced Federal Budget Process Advanced Legislative Strategies Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations

Also see these Capitol Learning Audio Courses

Conference Committees: How The Work Gets Done Earmarks: Results-Oriented Strategies and Tactics in Light of Statutory and Internal Congressional Rule Changes How to Organize a Capitol Hill Day How to Work the Hill Like a Pro Understanding the Path of Legislation Congressional Committees and Party Leadership: Who Controls the Congressional Agenda Senate Scheduling and Floor Procedures Senate Amendment Procedure House Floor Procedures House Rules Committee: Gatekeeper to the Floor

Also see our "Ways to Monitor and Influence Policy at the Federal Level" chart.

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Congressional Operations Poster

Paper: 2 pages  Published 2008 Dimensions: 24 x 19 Weight: 0.5 pounds Multiple copy discount for single order to single shipping address. Plus shipping and handling (8% of order, $10 minimum). VA sales tax added when shipped to VA address. Ships within 1 business day
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Last updated: September 02, 2010