Legislative Orientation

Guidelines for Effective Communications with Congress

Suggestions and protocols for communicating with congressional offices. Writing, phoning and e-mailing Congress is included.

Visiting with a Member of Congress

Make yourself heard with a personal visit with your representatives or their staff. Here are a few suggestions to make your visit as effective as possible.

Congressional Staff Titles

When you talk with or write to congressional staff, it helps to know whom you are talking to. Here we list the job titles and responsibilities of common staff positions.

Legislative Process

An introduction into the steps a bill must go through before it can become a law.