I am from Columbus, Georgia. I. My city legislators are: According to Columbus Council (2014, p.1.), Columbus City Mayor – Teresa Tomlinson, City council members are “ Jerry “Pops” Barnes, Glenn Davis, Bruce Huff, Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mike Baker, Gary Allen, Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson, Walker Garrett, Judy Thomas, and Berry “Skip” Henderson” ("Columbus Council," 2014, p. 1).Their legislative commitments include passing municipal laws and financial plans, making allotments, set regional tax rates, and choose and appoint the highest officials for the city (Browne, n.d.). II. State (Georgia) Legislators: a) Georgia State Senators: 1) Sen. Joshua McKoon: CommitteesHe is a member of Ethics, Higher Education, and Insurance and Labor committees. He is the chairman of Judiciary committee, Ex-Officio of Judiciary Non-Civil, and the Secretary of Regulated industries and Utilities ("Senator Joshua McKoon," n.d.). 2) Sen. Ed Harbison: He is a member of Banking and Financial Institutions, Ethics, Insurance and Labor, Interstate Cooperation, and Reapportionment and Redistricting Committees. He is the Ex-Officio of the Regulated Industries and Utilities, Chairman of State Institutions, and V.C of Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee ("Senator Ed Harbison," n.d.) b) House of Representatives from Columbus are: 1. Carolyn Hughley, Title-Minority Whip, “Committees: Appropriations-Member, Ethics-Member, Insurance-Member, and RulesMember” ("Representatives," n.d.). 2. John Pezold, Committees: Defense & Veterans Affairs-Secretary, “Health & Human ServicesMember, Higher Education-Member, Small Business Development-Member” ("Representatives," n.d.). 3. Richard H Smith, Title: Chairman-Insurance Committee, “Committees: AppropriationsMember, Insurance-Chairman, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment-Member, Natural Resources & Environment-Member, Rules –Secretary” ("Representatives," n.d.). 4. Calvin Smyre, Committees: “Appropriations-Member, Higher Education-Member, RulesMember” ("Representatives," n.d.). Committees and Legislative Commitments: Appropriations Committee- This committee writes the state’s modified and common financial year financial plan for Georgia’s state organizations and offices. They attend laws that have major effect on the state income or expense. Insurance Committee- They deals with laws regarding all forms of Insurance and the Insurance management. Ethics- This committee is responsible for the laws guiding the moralistic and humane subjects connected to persons and groups included in state jobs in Georgia. They also help to analyze records of ethics offenses of members of the House of Representatives ("Committees," n.d.). Rules- They supervises the progress of law enactment and decides the bills that need to be discussed and selected on the House floor. They invite the visitors into the chambers of the House of Representatives to be acknowledged ("Committees," n.d.). Higher Education- This committee is in charge for the laws affecting the “University System of Georgia, universities, colleges, postsecondary education, and student financial aid” ("Committees," n.d.). Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment- They set the borders of Georgia’s State House, State Senate and U.S. House districts, according to the statistics from the most recent U.S. Census. Natural Resources & Environment- They deals with legislation related to administration, value and handling of Georgia’s natural resources. There are 2 standing subcommittees: Environmental Quality and Resource Management. Legislation is designated to these subcommittees depending on the topic of any specific legislation or settlement. Defense & Veterans Affairs-They deals with bills and neglect, associated to Georgia’s Department of Defense, armed forces staff, and management helping veterans. Health &Human Services- They are responsible for legislation that influences security rules and welfare works for the residents of Georgia. They also address the allowable range for medical specialists and therapeutic supplies. Small Business Development-They plan bills that will help the state’s small-scale companies to grow and make additional employment ("Committees," n.d.) III. Federal (U.S) Legislator-a) Georgia Senators: David Perdue and Johnny Isakson Johnny Isakson- Committees: He is chairing “the Senate Ethics Committee and the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee. He is also on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senate Committee on Finance, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee” ("Johnny Isakson," n.d.). David Perdue-Committees: “Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on the Budget, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and Senate Special Committee on Aging. He is the chairman of the subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources” ("Sen. David Perdue," n.d.).The senators are responsible to suggest and scrutinize recent legislations, accept or deny governmental appointments, give guidance and approval on foreign contracts, and act as the high court for accusation investigations ("Duties of the U.S. Senate.," n.d.). b) House of Representatives: 1) Sanford D. Bishop Jr. According to ("Committees and Caucuses," n.d.), Congressman Bishop serves on the following committees: “House Committee on Appropriations. This committee is composed of 12 subcommittees, each of which is accountable for provision of financing many activities such as national defense, schooling, and homeland safety, as well as common administrative activities. Congressman Bishop also serves on subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug administration, and Related Agencies, Subcommittee on Financial Services, and also Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies” ("Committees and Caucuses," n.d.). He also works on a number of Caucus like Congressional Steel Caucus, Congressional Sudan Caucus, Heart and Stroke Caucus, and Congressional Taiwan Caucus etc ("Committees and Caucuses," n.d.). 2) Lynn Westmoreland, Committees: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, he works as Chairman of the Subcommittee of the NSA and Cyber security. He also serves on the House Select Committee on Benghazi ("Lynn Westmoreland," n.d.). Legislative commitments: To make bills that will turn into state laws if accepted and also to form issue-related committees and subcommittees and discuss and interpret bills and modifications on the legislative floor ("State Legislator," n.d.). Some of the top legislative issues for 2016 are struggles with financial plans, employee salary, preemption struggles, selection of schools, offer gifts for achievements, reformation of state prison, responsibility of police , dependence on opioid, Medicaid extension, environmental rules, road money, shared economy, mental health funding, centralizing cyber security, marijuana, labor law, and religious freedom ("Politics," 2016).Some examples of legal initiatives that are passed, vetoed or signed are1) “Georgia: HB 792 Firearms; carrying, possession, and use of electroshock weapons by persons who are students or who are employed at a public institution; authorize” ("Current Bills – General Assembly Session 2015-2016," 2016). Signed into law on 05-03-2016. 2) Georgia: The Free Exercise Protection Act (HB 757), giving religious institutions the choice to refuse assistance to gays and lesbians, was approved by the House in a 104-65 vote, and in the Senate in a 37-18 tally. Republican Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed the bill in June ("Deal issues 2016 veto statements," 2016). 3)Gov. Nathan Deal signed the legislations HB801, HB 54, HB 1072, HB 895, SB 18, SB 364, HB 802, HB 798 on May 3, 2016 which increase pupil’s and service member’s admittance to postsecondary schooling and instructions to improve efficiency while on a job ("Deal signs education bills increasing opportunities for students, military members," 2016). Letter to Senator David Perdue: Return Address-Alphonsa Joseph, 1568 Doubletree Dr, Columbus, GA-31904 01-09-2017 The Honorable Senator David Perdue, B40D Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510. Dear Senator Perdue, My name is Alphonsa Joseph. I reside at 1568 Doubletree Dr, Columbus, GA. I am an FNP student at South University. I am writing this to offer you support in response to the pending bill (HR18) to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, to prohibit smoking inside any motor vehicle when a person who is under 18 years of age is present; to support for associated issues; to null and void contradictory laws; and for other intentions. I think that it is very important to pass this bill to save the minors from the second hand smoke which is very detrimental to their health. I included some research published for your reference. I offer my whole hearted support in making this bill (HR18) to be entitled an Act. I am grateful for your help, and I request you to grant me reply at your convenience to let me know if you are able to pass the Bill-HR18. Thanking you, Sincerely, Alphonsa Joseph. 3. Evidence based primary citations. American Lung Association stated that secondhand smoke is injurious to kids and is accountable for 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract diseases in newborns and kids who are under 18 months, causing 7,500 to 15,000 admissions to hospitals annually. It is accountable for 430 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) deaths in the U.S. per year. Exposure to second hand smoke may result in the collection of fluid in the middle ear, causing 790,000 visits to clinics annually, and more than 202,000 asthma outbursts in kids annually ("Health effects of secondhand smoke," n.d.). A study published by CDC showed that regulation of tobacco and prevention works are necessary to choose smokefree standards in residence, personal cars, and in outside play spaces for kids (Zhang, Martinez, & Rhoads, 2015). A study conducted by the Stanford University researchers found that the second hand smoke in a two hour car drive with a smoker in it is well above the government safety standards (Orenstein, 2007). References American Lung Association. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/smokingfacts/health-effects-of-secondhand-smoke.html?referrer=https://www.google.com Browne, C. (n.d.). City council job description. Retrieved from http://oureverydaylife.com/citycouncil-job-description-3296.html Columbus Council. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.columbusga.org/council/council.htm Current Bills – General Assembly Session 2015-2016. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.georgiacarry.org/cms/current-bills Deal issues 2016 veto statements. (2016). Retrieved from https://gov.georgia.gov/pressreleases/2016-05-03/deal-issues-2016-veto-statements Deal signs education bills increasing opportunities for students, military members. (2016). Retrieved from https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2016-05-03/deal-signs-education-billsincreasing-opportunities-students-military Georgia House of Representatives. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/CommitteeList.aspx ? Committee=88&Session=2 Georgia House of Representatives. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/member.aspx?Member=216&Session=24 Georgia State Senate. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/enUS/member.aspx?Member=17 Georgia State Senate. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/enUS/Member.aspx?Member=749&Session=24 Georgia state senate. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/enUS/SenateMembersList.aspx Governing the states and localities. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2016-legislative-issues-to-watch.html List of United States Representatives from Georgia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_United_States_Representatives_from_Georgia Lynn Westmoreland. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://westmoreland.house.gov/about-lynn/ Orenstein, D. (2007). Stanford researchers measure secondhand smoke concentrations in automobiles. Retrieved from http://news.stanford.edu/news/2007/september12/smokecar-091 207.html Sen. David Perdue. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/david_perdue/412666 State Legislator: Job Description, Duties and Requirements. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://study.com/articles/State_Legislator_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson serving Georgians. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/about-johnny United States Congressman Sanford d. Bishop JR. representing Middle and Southwest Georgia. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://bishop.house.gov/about/committees-and-caucuses What are the duties of the U.S. Senate? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.reference.com/government-politics/duties-u-s-senate-a262aa5be7087946# Zhang, X., Martinez, A., & Rhoads, N. (2015). Parental Practices and Attitudes Related to Smoke-Free Rules in Homes, Cars, and Outdoor Playgrounds in US Households With Underage Children and Smokers, 2010–2011. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2015/14_0553.html Hello please see assignment and grading criteria below. I have attached two examples(these examples are not for my state, this is just to help with maybe how to set up letter). I have also attached the my legislators information for my state, along with the legislative initiative/bill topic along with a helpful link that could help in writing the letter. The letter should be addressed to James E. "Jim" Clyburn. Address legislative and assigned committee that I have already looked up and that is attached. Then write letter that should be addressed to james e jim clyburn and the letter should be about the bill on the attachment. Please let me know if any question regarding what to do for assignment. This includes two parts the legislators and the assigned committees and the letter that equal to two to three pages. This has to be turned in to turnitin app and has to be
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