According to the United States House of Representatives, the process when a bill is passed and becomes a law in print is called Legislation. A resolution is passed after a bill is proposed to the President for his approval. A bill and a joint resolution are also considered the same. Except that a joint resolution needs a vote from the senate and the House of Representatives and if voted for by the majority is sent straight for implementation and the President's signature is not needed.
A bill may be vetoed by the members or amended. It can result in a lot of debate before it is done either too.
To protect the lines of supply between New Orleans and Texas
During times of civic unrest such as riots, the national government can summon the national guard to its help if it thinks that the local forces cannot stop it or if the riots are going out of hand.
