Issues & AdvocacyGet Involved

INSTRUCTIONS: Read through the letter first. Pick 1.a or 1.b to use as your opening paragraph. You might adapt the letter slightly if you met with legislative staff. If you collected said staff member’s business card, feel free to email this follow-up letter for quicker turnaround.

If you had an especially meaningful discussion with your legislator or staff member about one issue area, include a comment related to that discussion or reference requested follow-up.

If you have any questions please contact amelis@aia.org.

[Date]

The Honorable [legislator’s name]

U.S. House of Representatives [or Senate]

Washington, DC 20515 [or 20510 for Senate]

Dear Representative ________ [or Senator _________]:

[1.a. IF YOU MEET WITH THE MEMBER OF CONGRESS] Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and [component officer name(s)] while we were in Washington, D.C., attending the Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). As constituents, we appreciate your welcoming us to your office to discuss how [component name], and architects generally, may continue to serve as a resource for you and your colleagues in Congress.

[1.b. IF YOU MEET WITH STAFF] On behalf of myself and [component officer name(s)], we enjoyed the meeting with [name of congressional staff] while we were in Washington, D.C., attending the Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). As constituents, we appreciate your welcoming us to your office to discuss how [component name], and architects generally, may continue to serve as a resource for you and your colleagues in Congress.

[2. Write about any details that might of come up during the meeting]

I hope you will consider our invitation to meet with a larger gathering of AIA-member architects when you return to [state/district]. Many of our members are small business professionals and community leaders, and they would welcome the opportunity to meet with you when your schedule allows.

In the meantime, please contact me by phone (phone number) or e-mail (e-mail address) if [component name] may be of service in any way. You are also welcome to contact our AIA representatives in Washington by calling 202-626-7438.

Again, your time and interest are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

[Name]

[Title]

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