Complete the top parts of the form:

• Name: Your full name (or first name and last initial for privacy).

• Email: So we can contact you if your bill is selected.

• Phone Number: Optional, but helpful if we need a quick follow-up.

• Subject: Write "BillIt Submission" so we know it's a bill draft.

Inside the "Message" box, copy and paste the following sections and fill them out thoughtfully:

Bill Title:

(Example: Free Menstrual Products in Schools Act)

Summary:

(2-3 sentences explaining what your bill is about and why it matters.)

Full Bill Text:

(Describe the problem, your solution, how it would be implemented, and who would be responsible.)

Who This Bill Affects:

(Example: All students in public middle and high schools.)

Why This Bill Is Important:

(A short paragraph about why this change would make a positive difference.)

(Optional) Keywords:

(Up to 5 words that describe your bill — like environment, education, safety.)

Name: Charlotte S.
Email: charstellegg@email.com
Phone Number: (Optional)
Subject: BillIt Submission

Message:

Bill Title:

Healthy School Lunches Act

Summary:

This bill proposes mandatory minimum nutrition standards for school lunches, ensuring that all meals meet basic health guidelines to combat childhood obesity.

Full Bill Text:

Currently, many schools serve lunches with high sugar and fat content. This bill would require that all school-provided lunches meet USDA-recommended daily nutrition standards. Schools will receive additional funding for healthier ingredients, and periodic audits will ensure compliance.

Who This Bill Affects:

Public school students in grades K-12.

Why This Bill Is Important:

Childhood obesity is a growing public health issue. By ensuring access to healthy meals at school, we can improve student well-being, academic performance, and long-term health outcomes.

(Optional) Keywords:

nutrition, health, education, students

Before you submit:

• Make sure your bill draft is complete and organized inside the "Message" field.

• Double-check spelling and clarity — your bill might be published and seen by many!

Then, click [Submit My Bill] — and you’re done!

You’ll receive a confirmation, and your bill will be considered for the next bi-weekly update.

• - New bills are reviewed and featured every 2 weeks.

• - Only complete and thoughtful drafts will be considered for public posting.

• - Featured bills may receive badges, special highlights, or debate opportunities on the site!

Want your bill to stand out and have a real chance of being featured?

Here are a few simple but powerful tips to help you craft a clear, thoughtful proposal:

1. Start with a Clear Problem

• Begin by clearly stating the problem your bill is trying to solve.

• Example: "Many students do not have access to free menstrual products at school."

✅ Good bills solve real problems that affect real people.

2. Propose a Specific Solution

• Be direct and practical about what you want to change or create.

• Example: "Require all public schools to provide free menstrual products in restrooms."

✅ The best solutions are simple, focused, and easy to understand.

3. Explain How It Would Work

• Briefly describe how your bill would be put into action.

• Example: "Schools will receive funding from the state Department of Education to supply products, and monthly audits will check compliance."

✅ Think about funding, responsibility, and enforcement in a basic way.

4. Think About Who It Affects

• Mention the group(s) your bill would impact.

• Example: "This bill would affect all students attending public middle and high schools."

✅ Good bills clearly define who benefits or is impacted.

5. Make It Positive and Actionable

• Frame your bill as a way to improve, protect, or uplift a community.

• Example: "Providing these resources will ensure student dignity, promote health, and improve attendance rates."

✅ Positive, solution-focused language makes bills more powerful.

🏆 Bonus Tip: Keep It Concise

• You don’t need to write pages of details.

• Focus on the what, why, and how in clear, organized sections.

"Clear writing shows clear thinking."