NAPE has developed the following helpful hints on how to best make your voice heard in Congress.

Meeting DOs

Meeting DON’Ts

Phone Call Guidelines

When calling the office of a congressional representative identify yourself as a constituent and/or representative of NAPE. Request to speak to the Representative or Senator about a specific bill or legislation before Congress. If the Representative or Senator cannot take the call, ask to speak with the legislative assistant or staffer who handles the issue you are calling about. Once you begin to talk to the appropriate staff member, follow the principals of advocacy:

Letter and E-Mail Correspondence Guidelines

When writing a letter or sending an e-mail communication to your Member of Congress use the following guidelines:

 

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