Existing or Proposed recent U.S. policies

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Policy topic:  Directions: Do some research and find 3 existing or proposed recent U.S. policies (laws, statutes, etc.) published or proposed on this topic.
Policy 1
Policy name (Precise bill/policy/legislation name):
Policy link (Include a direct link to the policy. Do not use Wikipedia, news articles, etc.

Implementation level (Circle one of the following that fits your policy):
Organizational/Institutional Local State Federal

Brief summary of the policy in your own words (minimum 100 words):
On a scale of 1 to 5, where do you feel this policy lands on the spectrum of being on the
Pro or Con side of your topic?

Highlight the appropriate number.
Pro side (in favor of) Con side (against)
1 2 3 4 5
Briefly explain why you think your policy falls on that number in the spectrum. Why is
this policy pro, con, or neutral?

 

 

Policy 2
Policy name (Precise bill/policy/legislation name):

Implementation level (Circle one of the following that fits your policy):
Organizational/Institutional Local State Federal

Brief summary of the policy in your own words (minimum 100 words):
On a scale of 1 to 5, where do you feel this policy lands on the spectrum of being on the
Pro or Con side of your topic?

Highlight the appropriate number.
Pro side (in favor of) Con side (against)
1 2 3 4 5

Policy 3
Policy name (Precise bill/policy/legislation name):
Policy link (Include a direct link to the policy. Do not use Wikipedia, news articles, etc.

Implementation level (Circle one of the following that fits your policy):

 

 

Organizational/Institutional Local State Federal
Brief summary of the policy in your own words (minimum 100 words):
On a scale of 1 to 5, where do you feel this policy lands on the spectrum of being on the
Pro or Con side of your topic? Highlight the appropriate number.
Pro side (in favor of) Con side (against)
1 2 3 4 5

Topic Stakeholders
Stakeholders are people or organizations that have an interest or concern in something
(a.k.a. have a stake in the outcome).

Now that you are familiar with policies on this
topic, you should also become familiar with organizations/agencies that are interested in
this issue and have a position statement that may support or oppose legislation on this
particular topic.

Below you will identify organizations/agencies which are stakeholders for this topic.
Include the name of the organization, paraphrase their position statement on the topic,
and include a link to the statement you are paraphrasing.

The first one, the American
Public Health Association (APHA), has already been selected for you and you will fill out
the rest. Researching APHA’s position on this topic will help you understand the public
health perspective on this topic.
1. Organization Name: American Public Health Association (do not remove)
Position Summary (1 sentence):

 

 

Link to Position Statement:
2. Position statement from an organization with a “con” stance:
Organization Name:
Position Summary:

Link to “Con” Position Statement:
3. Position statement from an organization with a “pro” stance:
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________
Position Summary:

Link to “Pro” Position Statement: