In the 27 days since our Lymphedema Lobby Days we’ve gained 27 more cosponsors!
That’s incredible progress, but we still need your help to reach our goal of having a super majority (60%) level of support in both the House and Senate.
Most people cannot travel to DC, but you can have meetings with your members of Congress that are just as effective right in your home districts! We have a new page on our website to help you do just that.
On the new District Meetings page you will find:
- How to schedule your meeting.
- How to prepare for your meeting.
- What to bring with you.
- Tips for executing a successful meeting.
- And how to follow up afterwards to make sure that your Representative/Senator signs on as a cosponsor.
In an election year, members of Congress spend more time at home in their districts, and are especially interested in meeting with their constituents. It can take weeks or months for them to work you into their schedule, however, so you don’t delay in getting your meeting request submitted.
Visit our District Meetings page today to get started!
Remember that some offices only need to be asked, while others need a lot of education and persuasion from their constituents. Every meeting makes a difference and moves us closer to passing the LTA and having coverage for lymphedema compression supplies!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
