2021 NPS Hill Visit Resources

Visits with congressional offices are one of the most important parts of the National Policy Seminar each year, and even more important than ever in the current environment. With the ability to interact with policymakers in person significantly curtailed because of the pandemic, virtual “Hill” visits are critical for sharing about the importance of CTE. Legislators are more likely to support positions that their constituents feel strongly about, which is why it is important for constituents to engage with their legislators any way they can whether via web platforms, phone, email, text, etc.

The resources below will help you through each step of the process of scheduling visits, coordinating with others from your state in preparation, conducting the visit and then following-up to continue to build relationships with your Members of Congress.

Scheduling Visits

• Overview Instructions
• Find Your Member of Congress
• Scheduler’s Contact Info: House/Senate
• Template Meeting Request Letter

Preparing for Visits 

• Visit Outline & Prep Tips
• Planning Checklist 
• Background Materials 

Conducting Visits 

• Talking Points
• Leave Behinds:
  • 2021 Legislative Priorites
  • CTE Caucus Invite
  • State Fact Sheets
  • Sector Sheets (as relevant)

Follow-up 

• Follow-up Activities 
• Hill Visit Report Form 
• Template Thank You Letters:
  • Sample 1 (For Members of Congress you met with)
  • Sample 2 (For Members of Congress whose staff you met with)
  • Sample 3 (For congressional staff you met with) 

Thank you to our National Policy Seminar Sponsors!