FNU Nursing Introductory Statement of Federal Bill Essay

Assignment 2: Policy Brief 

Students will develop a written Policy Brief utilizing the chosen state or federal bill selected in Assignment 1. A policy brief is a “short document providing findings and recommendations to an audience who may not be experts in an area of interest” which serves to give policy advice (DeMarco & Adams, 2014, p. 209). Nurse leaders can utilize a policy brief to explain a perceived problem to an administrator, constituents, and/or legislators. A policy brief provides a quick snapshot of the problem or the issue and a solution.

Review the section Policy Briefs pp. 300-302 and Box 15-11, in Porche (2019), the journal articles provided in Week 2, and new resources posted below to assist in understanding the intent and the development of a policy brief.

Reference

DeMarco, R., & Adams, K. A. (2014). The mechanics of writing a policy brief. Nursing Outlook, 62(3), 219-224.

Students will develop a written Policy Brief addressing the following:

1. Introduce the selected state or federal bill used in Assignment 1.
Title: Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) of 2023

Bill: Federal

Bill number: H.R.12

Population: WHPA bill of 2023 targets all individuals who may need or offer abortion services in the U.S. These include pregnant women who do not want to carry the pregnancy to term and healthcare providers.

Sponsor: Judy Chu, a democratic representative for California (Congress.gov, 2023).

Purpose:  The main purpose of WHPA OF 2023 is to protect women’s rights to abortion. According to Congress.gov (2023), the bill guarantees individuals the right to determine whether to continue or terminate pregnancy. It also gives health care providers the right to offer abortion services without the fear of being sued or reprimanded. Currently, the bill has been submitted to the Subcommittee on Health, waiting for further determination. The legislation is expected to re-establish the right to abortion, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The ruling dramatically changed the landscape of women’s reproductive health and denied individuals the right to make decisions about their health (Murray, 2023). The bill is also seen as a response to 13 states that have banned abortion care in their jurisdictions. This means that about 20 percent of the population, or 1 in 3 women in the U.S., cannot access legal and safe abortion (Murray, 2023). Therefore, the WHPA of 2023 is designed to fix these problems and restore individual’s right to health decisions.

Reason: The selection of this health bill is informed by the benefits it beings by protecting individuals’ right to access to health. It ensures that women have the right to abortion services. This involves access to safe and legal abortion procedures anywhere in the United States. The legislation also empowers women to make decisions about their health.

2. Provide a summary of the issue or problem related to the chosen state or federal bill selected in Assignment 1.

3. Describe the background information related to the issue or problem.

o Include key regulatory and legislative history and any related data.

4. Explain policy options or alternatives.

o Include pros and cons of any policy option or alternative, timetable of action, political perspective with policy option and alternative, and political vote count for each policy option if known.

o If not available, please note in the brief.

5. Discuss various stakeholder perspectives on each policy option or alternative if available.

o Provide recommended actions.