Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

• Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted): Bill selected is Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. (from congressional websites)

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, 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?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

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.
• Explain how the social determinants of income age education or gender affect this legislation.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
• At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.

Resources:

1. BILL

6. S.3741— 118th Congress (2023-2024)Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act.

Sponsor: Scott, Tim [Sen.-R-SC] (Introduced 02/06/2024) Cosponsors: (6)Committees: Senate – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Latest Action: Senate – 02/06/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions)

Tracker:

This bill has the status Introduced

Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

1. 1. Introduced
   2. Passed Senate
   3. Passed House
   4. To President
   5. Became Law