Thank you for your interest in being an advocate on Capitol Hill. Despite the gridlock portrayed in the news media, Congress actually passes hundreds of bills every year. Your voice can have a significant impact on what bills get introduced and passed.
In a recent report by the Congressional Management Foundation, 79% of Congressional staffers indicated that they would find it helpful to hear a personal story from a constituent related to the bill or issue, but only 18% report they receive it frequently.
By investing one hour in watching these video lessons, you will be better equipped to effectively advocate for your health issue. The focused attention of a policymaker or a Congressional staffer is precious. In fact, most meetings will only be 15-30 minutes, so it’s important to make the most of every second. You will be better equipped to optimize that time after watching these videos.
The 60-minute course is divided into 9 lessons.
- What is Advocacy?
- Your Voice Matters
- How to Tell Your Story
- Getting to Know Congress
- Roles of Congressional Staff
- How to Effectively Participate in Congressional Meetings
- The Federal Appropriations Process
- Amplifying Advocacy through Social Media
- Using the Media in Advocacy
After each lesson, there will be a very short quiz on the content covered. Please note, you must take the quiz to advance to the next lesson.
