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Politics and Policy

Politics and Policy. NU 305 DL Sacred Heart University. The Legislative Process. Introduction of a bill by a member of Congress (Sponsors) House or Senate Most House Referral to a Committee Most important Step 19 House Committees 16 Senate Committees. The Legislative Process.

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Politics and Policy

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  1. Politics and Policy NU 305 DL Sacred Heart University

  2. The Legislative Process • Introduction of a bill by a member of Congress (Sponsors) • House or Senate • Most House • Referral to a Committee • Most important Step • 19 House Committees • 16 Senate Committees

  3. The Legislative Process • Committee Action • Act as a whole or refer to Subcommittee • Hearings • Bill can die here or in the subcommittee • Subcommittee Review • Hearings/Testimonies • Mark Up • Changes and Amendments

  4. The Legislative Process • Committee Action to Report a Bill • Publication of a Written Report • Intent and scope • Impact on existing laws and programs • Position of the executive branch • Views of dissenting members of the committee

  5. The Legislative Process • Scheduling Floor Action • Debate • Voting • Referral to the other Chamber • Same process to committees and subcommittees

  6. The Legislative Process • Conference Committee • Both Chambers • Reconcile Differences • Legislation can die here as well • Changes must be approved by both houses

  7. The Legislative Process • Final Actions by the President • Sign it • Wait 10 days= approval • Veto • Pocket veto • Overriding A Veto • 2/3 vote by both chambers

  8. Influencing Legislation • What you can do? • Letter writing • Join a nursing association • Face to face meetings • Testimony • Nursing’s Lobbyist • ANA • CNA

  9. Communicating with your Legislatures • www.congress.org

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