“Schoolhouse Rock!” is an iconic American educational animated series that debuted on January 6, 1973.
Created by advertising executive David McCall, the series aimed to teach children fundamental concepts in various subjects through catchy songs and engaging animations.
One of the most memorable segments from Schoolhouse Rock! is “I’m Just a Bill,” which explains the legislative process of how a bill becomes a law.
This segment debuted in 1975 as part of the “America Rock” series, which focused on civics education.
The song, written by Dave Frishberg and voiced by Jack Sheldon, narrates the journey of a bill from its conception as an idea to its potential enactment as law.
It illustrates key steps in the legislative process, including committee review, voting in Congress, and the presidential approval or veto stage.
The song concludes with the bill successfully becoming law, encapsulating the hopeful yet complex nature of legislative processes.
Well, an updated version of how a bill becomes law in Nevada doesn’t have a winning soundtrack and jingle, but Republican Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant explains the (often painful) process in her own words…
How Laws Are Really Made in Nevada: Breaking Down the Legislative Process pic.twitter.com/PrSVG6f9RP
— Danielle Gallant (@GallantD23) February 20, 2025
