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    Congressional Meetings

    Nothing impacts policy more than sitting down with your elected officials to discuss an issue.

    Although congressional meetings may sound daunting, keep in mind that these leaders work for you. Their doors are always open. As legal experts and constituents, your elected officials genuinely want to hear what you have to say. Since even the most seasoned advocates can forget to mention a talking point or get side-tracked, the ABA Grassroots Action Center put together these tools to help you get the most out of your congressional meetings.

    Congressional Meetings 101

    The Perfect Congressional Visit

    The Perfect Congressional Visit

    Meeting with congressional leaders is the best way to move the needle on an issue. Having a two-way discussion helps elected officials connect their policies to the daily impact on professionals like you. Use this rundown to get an understanding of what to expect and how to prepare so you can get the most out of your policy discussion.

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    Sample Letter: Requesting a Meeting

    The first step in meeting with your elected official is to send a request to their scheduler. To help, we have created this sample letter that you can use as a template. Simply go to our Congressional Messaging Portal and enter in some basic information.

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    Congressional Resources

    With full schedules, timing is everything. Use these calendars to see when your elected officials are in Washington or their home offices.

    Day-of Preparation

    Everything You Need to Remember

    Even the most seasoned lobbyist can forget a point or two when in a meeting. So, we have compiled a DOs and DON'Ts list with everything you need to remember before walking in. Print out this checklist and take it with you to ensure your meeting will run as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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