Lobbying In Health Care

The legislature is essential as it makes laws which are administered and interpreted by other branches of the government. The legislature is a frame of elected representatives whose primary function is to examine and make regulations thoughtfully. Legislators serve on numerous committees and subcommittees that create both national and local rules and policies. Lobbying is a form of support with the aim to influence public policy in the decision made by legislators in government (Mason, Gardner, Hopkins-Outlaw, and O’Grady, (2016) p.390). A lobbyist is a person that attempts to change, promote, advocate, or oppose a specific interest or a member of the lobby in persuading a legislative or administrative action (National Conference of State Legislators,
An automated e-mail reply was sent back to the author acknowledging email delivery. However, the author never received a response and attempted to contact the Capital Office at [phone]. The author placed a call to the Captial, Reagan, who responded to the call informed where to find 22nd District Congressman Pete Olson’s viewpoint on health care issues. As noted on his website, Congressman Pete Olson reports that the health care system needs improvement and that “Health care costs continue to escalate as businesses and families see more of their budgets consumed by health expenses. Access and affordability of health care are paramount to solving the health care crisis facing our country” (olson.house.gov,
Information and policy positions about Mr. Cates is found on the Texas Nurses Association (TNA) website. The author attempted to communicate directly with him but was unsuccessful. The information sought out was made available to the author by Cathy White, the Texas Nurses Association Administration Assistant Governmental Affairs and Practice at 512-452-0645. The reply to the author’s inquiry was provided through emailed response by Cathy White. She informed the author that Mr. Cates is unable to provide information on the current legislation because the policy positions related to nursing is currently in-session, but suggested the author view TNA’s website to examine the policy positions presented (C.W., Personal Communication, January 30,