Legislator Identification & Reflection

Assignment Overview

This assignment helps you identify and analyze key local, state, and federal policymakers who influence health policy. You will gather information about their roles, affiliations, committee memberships, and health policy positions. Additionally, you will reflect on how this information can guide your advocacy efforts as a nurse.

Note: Turnitin check no more than 25%, any check more than 25% will be rejected and get 0.

Instructions

Step 1: Research Key Policymakers

• Use government directories, official websites, and reliable online tools to find accurate and up-to-date information.
• Recommended resources include:
• Your state legislature’s official website.

Step 2: Complete the Legislative Table

Fill out the required information for each policymaker listed below. Refer to the specific guidance for each role:

1. President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Attorney General

• Position: Fill in their titles.
• Name: Write the current individuals names.
• Party Affiliation: Identify their political party.
• Committees/Position on Committee/Vote on Legislation: Not applicable.
• Sponsored/Co-Sponsored Legislation: Not applicable.

1. U.S. Senators (Junior and Senior)

• Position: Label as U.S. Senior Senator or U.S. Junior Senator.
• Name: Find and enter the names of the two Senators from your state.
• Party Affiliation: List their political party.
• Committees: Include the Senate committees they serve on.
• Position on Committee: Note any leadership roles within the committees.
• Vote on Identified Legislation: Record their vote on key health-related legislation.
• Sponsored/Co-Sponsored Legislation: Note health-related legislation they have sponsored or co-sponsored.

1. House Representative

• Position: Label as House Representative.
• Name: Enter the name of the Representative for your congressional district.
• Follow the same format for Party Affiliation, Committees, Votes, and Sponsored Legislation as for the Senators.

1. State Legislators (Senator and Assemblyperson)

• Follow the same format as for federal legislators but focus on state-level information.

1. Mayor and Borough President

• These are executive positions, not legislative.
• Name: Enter their names and leave legislative-related fields as Not Applicable.

1. City Council District Members

• Position: Specify City Council Member and include the district number, if applicable.
• Name: Enter the name of the council member representing your district.
• Follow the same format for Party Affiliation, Committees, Votes, and Sponsored Legislation as for the state and federal roles.

Step 3: Write a Reflection

In 250300 words, reflect on how understanding these policymakers roles and positions can guide your health policy advocacy. Address the following:

• Why is it important to know who your policymakers are and their stances on health issues?
• How does this knowledge empower you as a nurse advocate?
• How can this information be applied to your professional practice?

Grading Criteria

This assignment will be graded based on:

1. Completeness and Accuracy: All required information is provided and verified for accuracy.
2. Professionalism: Table and reflection are well-organized, clearly written, and free of errors.
3. Depth of Reflection: The reflection demonstrates thoughtful analysis and application of the information to advocacy.

Submission Instructions

Upload the following as a single document to Canvas:

1. Completed legislative table.
2. Reflection (250300 words).

Ensure your file is named as: Lastname_Firstname_LegislatorAssignment