H.R. 1838: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2019 (Essay Sample)

select a social policy bill proposed in Congress or the State Legislature upon
which to write a policy brief. The bill selected should be of interest to social work professionals.
Selecting and researching the bill should begin early in the term. Searching the web using the
bill’s number or title using a search engine such as Google or www.govtrack.us can assist you
in finding information about a particular bill.
The Policy Brief will be 8 to 10 (double-spaced) and should be typed using the APA 6th edition
format for citations and references. The Policy Brief must include the following sections.
1. Provide a brief introduction of the issue addressed by the bill.
2. The bill’s history (how did the bill come about), what the bill seeks to accomplish, and the
ways in which this proposed legislation relates to other current (already enacted) social
policies. Include in this section the bill number and title.
3. The values underlying the bill.
4. The environmental, economic, organizational, global, historical, social, or cultural factors
that influence or shape the issue addressed by the bill. In other words, situate the issue within
the broader social context. Identify at least two of these factors and provide empirical data to
support this section.
5. What are the groups or individuals who support and oppose this bill? What are the political
challenges that relate to this bill? In other words, why is there support or lack of support for
this bill?
6. What is the potential impact of this bill should it become law? Use empirical data and
research to support your assertions.
7. What is the potential impact of the bill on human rights and social justice as well as social
welfare and services?
8. Reasons or rationale for your support or opposition of the legislation.
9. Changes you would make to this proposed legislation.
10. Identify one form of advocacy that you could take for this bill and identify whether this
action is taking place at the micro, mezzo, or macro level. Discuss why this is the best advocacy
approach.
11. Conclusion