APHA annual congressional record
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of times a member voted consistently with APHA’s position on the legislation included in the record. Second, the records do not demonstrate the number of responsible legislative proposals a legislator introduces; leadership in committees, where much important work is done; influence with other members; or contributions related to intensity of feeling or level of expertise. Third, many members of Congress support bills that are never brought up for a vote. During the first session of the 113th Congress, APHA encouraged members to co-sponsor dozens of important health bills. Fourth, some bills are passed by voice vote or unanimous consent in which the names or numbers of senators and representatives voting are not recorded. During this Congress, both chambers passed important public health legislation by these mechanisms, including legislation addressing preterm births and AIDS funding. Therefore, readers of the report should not base their judgment of a member’s performance solely on this report.
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