Tools for Communicating with Congress

Use the resources below to learn more about grassroots advocacy and what you can do to educate elected officials about issues and legislation that are critical to the fire and emergency services.

Guide to Communicating with Elected Officials (PDF)

• Writing an Effective Letter
• Meetings with Members of Congress
• Develop a Public Relations Strategy
• Use the NVFC as a Resource

Additional Resources:

• NVFC Voter Registration and Grassroots Political Action
• Understanding Congress 
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• Political Action
• Advocacy Quick Tips
• Glossary of Congressional Terms
• The Federal Budget Process Fact Sheet
• THOMAS (Federal bill tracking)
• Find your member of Congress