Legislation grid and testimony/advocacy statement

• Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.

 Website to use to find proposed, not enacted: 

Congress.gov | Library of Congress 

House of Representatives Schedule | house.gov

U.S. Senate: Leadership & Officers

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
• Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
• Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
• Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
• Please single space for template

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

• Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
• At least 2 outside resources 
• Please double space for part assignment

Please use resources recent within 5 years.