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1-Advocacy in healthcare is typically thought of to help underserved populations or those individuals who are considered vulnerable. However, healthcare advocacy should take place throughout various healthcare settings.a)Describe policy advocacy.b)What are the opportunities for policy advocacy at local, state and federal levels?c)What is the role of the nurse in policy advocacy?d)What makes nurses effective health advocates for policies and revisions?e)Select a policy related to nursing practice that is personal to you and describe how you could advocate for that policy implementation or improvement. Explain who the stakeholders are and the vulnerable populations that are affected.2-Then, visit Congress.gov and choose one piece of pending federal legislation related to nursing that you feel passionate about. (To answer this question use this pending federal legislation: H.R.4328 – National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act of 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4328/text?s=5&r=1&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22nursing%22%7D)What is the name of the pending legislation? Include both number and title (H.R.4328 – National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act of 2023)b)Where is it in the policy development process – is it heading to the House or heading to the Senate?c)Why are you passionate about this particular piece of pending legislation?