Each student will prepare a written (four pages) testimony for presentation at a Congressional hearing. Testimony will be based on an environmental or occupational health issue currently under consideration by federal or state policymakers.
There are currently 48 bills under consideration. You can access them here: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/environmental_protection/6038
If you do not find a bill that interests you, please feel free to go to the previous congressional hearing (2019-2021). You can then identify a bill that was not passed and present your opinion on why it needs to be revisited in a future congressional meeting.
If you are having a hard time selecting an environmental issue, please reach out to me for help! If we cannot find an issue that interests you, you have the option of proposing a new bill.
Testimony should include a background of the problem or issue (including human health impacts), the scientific basis for your recommended policy position, and the desired Congressional action on the issue.
Please visit the following site to see examples of testimony statements: https://www.epa.gov/ocir/epa-testimony-statements