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You reached out to your local member of Congress while they are home during August recess, and they agreed to meet with you. Here are some tips on how to make the policy interests of pathologists heard:
- Ask for what you want. Tell your legislator the specific action you would like him or her to take in support of your request. Be specific in the change you want to see in a law or policy.
- Leave materials behind. Bring handouts, infographics, and a business card. Offer to be a resource for future healthcare legislation. Building a relationship based on mutual give and take will help to further your cause.
- Do your research. Know what committees they serve on, what policies they support and what party they represent.
- Take a photo and post it to social media. Tag the legislator and thank them for meeting with you to discuss a specific law or policy that affects pathologists. Send the photo and a brief synopsis to tarnold@cap.org to be featured in an upcoming edition of Advocacy Update.
- Follow up. Thank the legislator or staff person for their time. Be sure to send a thank you letter or email, in which you should either make your request again or thank them for their responsiveness.
Learn more about the benefits of political action here.