A Guide for Grassroots Advocacy

Grassroots Actions 

• Request the introduction of a bill.
   
• Request that your representative co-sponsor the bill.
   
• Assist in the education process of both lawmakers and staff.
   
• Offer preliminary input.
   
• Identify key committee members and the districts they represent.
   
• Contact your legislator to influence the committee process, particularly if he/she sits on the committee of jurisdiction.
   
• Write a letter to your local lawmaker in support of or opposition to the bill.
   
• Phone your local lawmaker to voice your support of or opposition to the bill.
   
• Request a meeting with your lawmaker to express your concerns or support.
   
• Identify conferees.
   
• Write, call or meet with your local representative to express your position on the bill, particularly if your local lawmaker serves on the committee.
   
• Contact your local lawmaker concerning likelihood of presidential veto and the potential for a congressional override.