Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid Template
Use this document to complete Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement
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?
• Is it receiving press coverage?
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Health-related Bill Name
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High health care costs due to poor implementation of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act
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Description
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Federal or State?
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Legislative Intent
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Target Population
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Status of the bill (Is it in hearings or committees? Is it receiving press coverage?)
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General Notes/Comments
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Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-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.
• Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.