REGISTRATION OF BILLS/RESOLUTIONS

REGISTRATION FORM

The Honorable Members of the 18th Congress are hereby informed that the Bills and Index Service will start receiving Bills and Resolutions for filing and registration on Monday, 01 July 2019, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the South Wing Lobby.

The Bills and Index Service shall process a maximum of ten (10) Bills and Resolutions filed by a House Member.

To enable the smooth filing/registration of bills and/or resolutions, kindly submit the following:

1. Two (2) copies of the duly accomplished Registration Form (This is also available at the Bills and Index Service, and may be downloaded at House of Representatives website);
2. The original copy of the Bill or Resolution signed by the House Member;
3. Four (4) additional copies of the signed Bill or Resolution; and
4. Electronic copy of the Bill or Resolution in Word document. File names should indicate name of House Member. (This may be sent via flash drive or through email at bills@house.gov.ph)

PROCEDURE IN FILING OF HOUSE BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS

SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS AND VERIFICATION
At Table 1, the House Member (or an authorized member of the staff) submits the following:

1. Two (2) copies of the duly accomplished Registration Form (This is also available at the Bills and Index Service, and may be downloaded at House of Representatives website);
2. The original copy of the Bill or Resolution signed by the House Member;
3. Four (4) additional copies of the signed Bill or Resolution; and
4. Electronic copy of the Bill or Resolution in Word document. File names should indicate name of House Member. (This may be sent via flash drive or through email at bills@house.gov.ph)

BIS personnel examines the submitted documents, and if found complete, brings the said documents to Table 2.

ISSUANCE OF CONTROL NUMBER
At Table 2, BIS personnel issues a Control Number.

RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS, AND NUMBERING OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
At Table 3, BIS personnel stamps the HB or HR number, indicates date and time of receipt, and acknowledges receipt of the documents.

RELEASE OF RECEIVING COPIES
At Table 4, BIS personnel furnishes the House Member (or authorized representative) with file copies of the bills/resolutions filed.