August Recess Advocacy

Both houses of the U.S. Congress go on recess August 6 of this year. Members of Congress (MOC) spend this time in their districts connecting with constituents and learning about issues important to voters.

Webinar: Advocacy at Home: How To Meet With Your Legislator During The August Recess
Presentation: Advocacy at Home: How To Meet With Your Legislator During The August Recess

Take this opportunity to meet with your members of Congress and be an advocate for the industry!

Step 1: Find out who represents you in Congress using PPAI’s Online Advocacy Tools.

Step 2: Go to your MOCs’ websites, learn more about their schedules and find the contact information for their district offices

Step 3: Edit and send this email meeting request

and contact your MOCs’ staffs as soon as possible

For factory tours, edit and send this email invitation and check out PPAI’s Top 10 Tips For A Successful Factory Tour .
For more information on setting up a meeting with a member of Congress, read PPAI’s How-To Guide for Congressional Appointments .

Step 4: Confirm your meeting a week in advance with the MOC’s staff

Step 5: Prepare yourself and your group by reviewing PPAI’s recorded Advocacy at Home webinar.
Develop your elevator speech and review these discussion points:

Step 6: Print copies of the position statements

and this informational piece

to bring to your MOC.

Step 7: Plan to bring promotional products to leave with the MOC and his or her staff. Because of certain laws and regulations on gift giving in government, each item should be less than $10 in value.

Step 8: Meet with your member of Congress. The easiest part of advocacy in the August Recess may be the meeting itself. Be early and be ready to wait. Remember to take photos and send them to ppailaw@ppai.org.

Step 9: Send your MOC a thank you note