Congressional Test and Work Day
A Day February 3rd
B Day February 4th

Today's Agenda

Mental Prep for the Test

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Work Session:
Issue Project Research
Background Research Handout
Congressional Committee Research Handout
Lobbying Research Handout

Make up work
Check the Assignment List portal page and Home Access to see what you are missing! Today is the last day to turn missing work in.


SOTU Extra Credit
Earn extra credit by watching the State of the Union speech and the Republican Response and making connections to what we have learned in class. More info here.  Extra Credit is due today.


Issue Paper 
If you are all caught up and feel prepared for the test, this is the perfect opportunity to begin working on your Issue Paper Assignment. Click here for a description of the paper.

Guides for Research

Issue Background


You will want to conduct your research independently, but below you will finds some suggested websites to look into to find information on your issue. 

Congressional Committees

Steps to follow in conducting your research:
  1. Google: " *your policy issue* and Congressional Committee"
  2. Sort through the results to find both a House Committee and Senate Committee that has worked on a bill related to your policy issue.
  3. Once you select a committee or a subcommittee related to your issue, research the committee to find out who the Chairperson is.
  4. Once you know the Chairperson, investigate them - what is there stance on your issue? How have they voted on related bills?
  5. Use what you find to inform how you think this committee chairperson will affect your decision.

Lobbyists and PACs

Your best bet for finding out the information you need about lobbying organizations related to your issue is to begin by Googling it and then digging deeper.  Below you will find two links that may be helpful.