Write a research paper on a current member of the U.S. Senate outside the state of
Texas. A list of current senators can be found at www.senate.gov and students are free to choose their senator.
b. Describe the demographics, geography, and economy of the
senator’s home state.
c. Provide a summary of three bills the senator either sponsored or
co-sponsored during the current 116th or 115th congressional
session (January 2017 thru present).
d. Describe committees the senator is currently a member of, such
as the subject matter of legislation the committee oversees.
e. Name three groups, industries, or individuals that have donated
money to the senator, and the amounts.
f. What is your overall opinion of the senator? Do you support his
or her political beliefs and agenda? Why or why not?
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