Meeting with your U.S. Representative is one of the most effective ways to make sure the voices of Professional Engineers (PEs) are heard in Congress. In fact, a survey conducted by the Congressional Management Foundation confirmed it, showing that congressional offices consider face-to-face meetings with constituents to be one of the most effective ways to understand their views and opinions. Lawmakers tackle a broad range of issues that affect their constituents, and they rely on hearing from the people they represent to make informed decisions.

The first step? Start by introducing yourself and explaining the type of engineering you practice, the projects you’re involved in, and how your work directly impacts public health, safety, and welfare. Use this as an opportunity to share a brief story or example that illustrates the value of your expertise, and the contributions PEs make to their communities. This sets the stage for future conversations and helps lawmakers understand why it’s important to hear from the engineers in their district.

NSPE has made scheduling these meetings easy with a straight-forward tool that walks you through the process. Just request your meeting, review key materials, and you’ll be ready to start building a relationship with your U.S. Representative. Taking this step helps elevate the role of PEs in the legislative process and ensures that your expertise is part of the conversation.

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Thanks for taking the lead in shaping the future of engineering! For questions, reach out to NSPE Government Relations.