b’xc2xa0Identify one key piece of legislation that is currently making its way through the U.S. legislative process but has not yet passed or been enacted (go to the U.S. legislative database and search xc2x93′

b’nIdentify one key piece of legislation that is currentlyxc2xa0making its way through the U.S. legislative process but has not yet passed or been enacted (goxc2xa0to the U.S. legislative database and searchxc2xa0xe2x80x9cHealth”, “Public Healthxe2x80x9d or similar searches). Once you havexc2xa0selected a bill that has been proposed in response to a perceived public health problem, prepare a presentationxc2xa0outlining specifics and analysis of the bill.xc2xa0Your presentation must include at least FIVE current sources.xc2xa0xc2xa0Be sure to include the following:Overview of the health problem: An overview of the public health problem to be addressedxc2xa0by the legislation. Discuss the problem and the number of people affected by it and by thexc2xa0proposed bill.Severity of the health problem: Discuss the research behind the health problem. Whatxc2xa0would realistically happen if the bill is not implemented?Overview of the bill: Please be sure to identify the name, number and author of the bill. Youxc2xa0should include an overview of the proposed bill in terms of its specific provisions. Also bexc2xa0sure to state the current status of the bill. Has it been passed by the house? Is it in review?xc2xa0Promises/Expected Outcomes: Identify the promoters and supporters of the bill (i.e.xc2xa0stakeholders). Describe what the supporters of the bill believe the bill will accomplish. Whatxc2xa0specific health outcomes the promoters claim will occur if the bill is passed? What communication channels are being (or should be) used for advocacy efforts? Discuss who isxc2xa0for the bill, and why?xc2xa0xc2xa0Problems: Describe what individuals or groups oppose the bill, and why. Make sure to lookxc2xa0at special interest groups (i.e. professional trade associations, industry groups, etc) to seexc2xa0what lobbying efforts they are making regarding the bill.Unintended Consequences: Discuss what unintended consequences could arise as a result ofxc2xa0the passage of the bill (i.e. unanticipated events that could go wrong as a result of the bill).xc2xa0You may cite consequences suggested by others, or you can list the consequences you believexc2xa0will result from the passage of the bill.Recommendation: What is your recommendation regarding this bill from a public healthxc2xa0perspective? Make sure to support youxe2x80x99re your opinion with fact and research. What is your plan of advocacy (i.e., detail the advocacy efforts you can engage in to ensure the bill is supported, passed and/or implemented effectively)?All presentationsxc2xa0should be academically sound andxc2xa0reflect professionalism in grammar, spelling, and writing style/format (i.e., appropriate spacing and font size for your presentation and audience).xc2xa0 Presentations should be clear, objective, engaging, and include relevant visual images throughout, contain narrations throughout.xc2xa0 They should be strongly supported by credible/academic research sources (beyond your textbook) andxc2xa0include current APA in-text citations when appropriate, and APA formatted reference slide(s) at the conclusion.xc2xa0 ‘

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