August 20, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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Do Your Homework – Constitutional Academy (Course 8)
About This Event
August 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Researching Your Member of Congress Before the Meeting
Effective advocacy starts with preparation. In this session, participants will learn how to research their Member of Congress using reliable resources, understand that legislator’s background and priorities, and review key committee assignments, voting records, and public statements. The class will help advocates prepare strategically for congressional meetings and make every interaction more informed and impactful.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
- Prepare strategically for congressional meetings based on research findings.
- Research a Member of Congress using reliable digital resources.
- Identify a legislator’s background, priorities, and committee assignments.
- Analyze voting records and public statements relevant to policy goals.
