Advocacy Tools

By Brian Mosley/APS 

At the March Meeting Contact Congress, Tawanda Johnson gives H. Gardener of Florida State University tips for writing his representative and senators.

Action Alerts and Tips
Pointers for Sending Messages to Members of Congress

Write Congress
Prepare letters and emails to send to your legislators. Input your name and address, preview and personalize the message, and the rest will be done for you.

Science Coalitions
See a list of science coalitions, with contact information, mission statements, and web site URLs for more information.

Grassroots Meetings
APS will acquaint you with the details of making appointments and conducting meetings with Congressional offices, as well as providing supporting information for your grassroots efforts.

Lobbying Efforts & Presentations
An overview of the Washington's Office lobbying efforts, including organizing Congressional visits and writing letters to members of Congress to support basic scientific research.