Submit a 6- to 7-page analysis of the law or bill, its policy intent, and its progress in the legislative process. In this paper, provide the following:
- The bill number and title or the official name of the law
- A brief summary of the law or bill in your own words, including:
- The purpose of the law or bill
- The goal(s) of the law or bill
- Facts or research related to the problem or issue the law sought to address or the bill seeks to address
- The legislators who supported and those who opposed the law or bill and the arguments they used
- Reasons or rationale for your support or opposition to the legislation
- Brief history of other policies intended to address this problem
- Policy alternatives that have been or could be explored
- The population(s) this law impacts. Explain whether the population would be considered a vulnerable group and how the law impacts this population. Explain how the policy alternatives would positively or negatively impact his population. Provide specific examples.
- The social worker’s role in working with the impacted population. Explain how the current policy and policy alternative(s) affect how a social worker would engage with this population.
- A summary of knowledge gained from the experience.
Full Answer Section
- Legislative History: This section will track the progress of the law or bill through the legislative process, including its introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, and final passage. It will also discuss any amendments that were made to the law or bill along the way.
- Analysis: This section will analyze the law or bill in detail, including its key provisions, its potential impact, and any potential concerns or criticisms. It will also discuss the law or bill's chances of being signed into law by the president.
Background and Policy Intent
[Provide background information on the law or bill, including its purpose, the problems it seeks to address, and the solutions it proposes. Also, discuss the policy intent of the law or bill, which is the underlying goal or purpose that the law or bill is intended to achieve.]
Legislative History
[Track the progress of the law or bill through the legislative process, including its introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, and final passage. Also discuss any amendments that were made to the law or bill along the way.]
Analysis
[Analyze the law or bill in detail, including its key provisions, its potential impact, and any potential concerns or criticisms. Also discuss the law or bill's chances of being signed into law by the president.]
Conclusion
[Summarize the main points of the analysis and provide your overall assessment of the law or bill.]
Example
Analysis of the Build Back Better Act
Background and Policy Intent
The Build Back Better Act is a $1.75 trillion spending bill that was passed by the House of Representatives on November 19, 2021. The bill is designed to address a wide range of issues, including climate change, healthcare, education, and the economy.
The policy intent of the Build Back Better Act is to create a more just and equitable society by investing in people and infrastructure. The bill includes a number of provisions that are intended to help working families, including:
- Expanding access to affordable childcare
- Making college more affordable
- Providing tax credits for families with children
- Investing in clean energy and infrastructure
Legislative History
The Build Back Better Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 27, 2021. The bill was passed by the House on November 19, 2021, by a vote of 220-213. The bill is currently being considered by the Senate.
Analysis
The Build Back Better Act is a complex and ambitious piece of legislation. It includes a wide range of provisions that are likely to have a significant impact on the economy and society.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a tax credit that is available to low- and middle-income workers. The bill would expand the EITC to make it available to more workers and would increase the amount of the credit for some workers.
The bill also includes a number of provisions aimed at making healthcare more affordable. For example, the bill would extend the enhanced premium subsidies that are currently available to people who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. The bill would also make it easier for people to enroll in Medicaid.
The Build Back Better Act also includes a number of provisions aimed at investing in clean energy and infrastructure. For example, the bill would provide tax credits for the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies. The bill would also invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and in energy efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses.