Advocacy Toolkit

Science thrives when we work together.

Access resources and tools to understand key issues and effectively engage with lawmakers.

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Engage with Policymakers

Explore the many ways to engage with lawmakers and make your voice heard!

Send an Action Alert

Send a pre-written letter on urgent science issues, or write your own.

Host a Policymaker

Invite your legislator to your institution or local section.

Make a Phone Call

A call can be the fastest way to make your voice heard.

Attend a Town Hall

Raise awareness of your issue at these public events.

Write an Email or Letter

Connect with your lawmakers and support chemistry with emails and letters.

Submit a Public Comment

Share your expertise with federal agencies and impact public policy

Visit Your Congressperson

Meet in-person at your lawmakers' offices.

Don’t know how to contact your legislators?

Use this directory to identify your elected officials, learn about their staff and committee roles, and more.

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Get Informed on the Issues

Learn more about ACS’s policy positions and engage with us.

ACS Policy Positions

Read about our policy priorities and positions

Member input on ACS Policy

Provide input on our policy priorities and positions

State Data Sheets

Printable briefs detailing the vital role of STEMM funding by state.

Build Your Advocacy Skills

Equip yourself to lead and support science. Use ACS’s tools to take charge of your advocacy efforts and make your voice heard.

Advocacy Workshops

Develop the skills needed to advocate for chemistry on the federal level.

Tips for Speaking Simply

Knowing how to explain the impact of our scientific work has never been so important.

ACS Public Policy Fellowships

Explore in-house and Congressional fellowship opportunities available with ACS.

ACS Webinars

Speak Up for Science with ACS Advocacy

Learn how ACS champions research and innovation on Capitol Hill, and find simple ways you can make your voice heard.

Science & Policy E-series

Learn how ACS advocates for science and scientists in Washington, DC - and how you can too.

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Advocacy Tools

Find handouts to share with students or other scientists.

Advocate for Science Poster

Policy Workshop Flyer

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Tools for Navigating Congress

Congressional Chemistry Caucus Members

Have your Congress members joined the Chemistry Caucus? If not, encourage them to join!

Congressional Calendar

Find out what days Congress is in session.

How a Bill Becomes a Law

This video provides an overview of the legislative process.

Speaking Simply to Congress

Find a step-by-step worksheet to help you Speak Simply with your representative.