Grassroots Lobbying Materials (in MS Word Format)
Legislative checklist

What we’re asking the House to do

What we’re asking the Senate to do

Talking points on why we should get out of Iraq

Join us in Washington, DC on Monday, September 26 to send a powerful message to Congress: They must take action to stop this war!

Our goal is to have over 600 people from around the country meet with over 100 members of Congress and their aides. Our delegations will include Cindy Sheehan and fellow members of Gold Star Families for Peace on the Bring them Home Now Tour. Make plans to join us today!

Who can participate?
UFPJ member groups are working together to organize joint delegations. Members of organizations and unaffiliated individuals that share UFPJ’s political goals and legislative goals for the day are welcome to participate. If space is tight, preference will be given to members of UFPJ-affiliated organizations

How do I participate in Congressional Education Day/Lobby Day?
The first step is to register now. You can register as an individual and join a delegation that we will set up. The delegation you join will meet with your Representative, and will join others to meet with your Senators. Or, you can volunteer to be a point person.

What is the point person’s job?
The point person is responsible for making the appointment with the Representative. After you register, one of our Congress Day coordinators will follow-up with you to give you all the information you need to do this. We will keep the point person informed as new people register to visit from the same congressional district. The point person will keep that information and update the Congressperson as the delegation grows.

Should I make an appointment with my congress person before I register?
NO! Someone from your area may have already made an appointment. It makes us look disorganized and divided if more than one person calls to make an appointment – so please register here first! After you register, our Congress Day coordinators will advise you if someone is already the point person for that Representative.

What if I have never met with a member of Congress before?
This is a great time for your first Congressional visit. UFPJ will hold a mandatory comprehensive training for each delegation on Sunday the 25th, and we will supply you with written materials. You will be fully prepared for your meeting with your legislator.

What will we be advocating for?
UFPJ’s legislative priorities are to push for legislation that gets the troops out now, on the shortest possible timeline in logistical terms. At the same time, where appropriate, UFPJ remains open to supporting other, more moderate legislation calling for withdrawal, if and when that legislation will contribute to ending the occupation and the political defeat of the warmakers. We are keeping a close watch on Congress to see what pieces of legislation have the most promise. Once you register, we will send you UFPJ’s legislative priorities, and information on specific bills and actions that we will be asking for.

What happens after I register?
We will respond to your registration by email, usually within one day. If you are registering as an individual, we will incorporate you into a delegation, and we will let you know when your congressional visits are scheduled. If you are registering as a point person, we’ll help you make your appointment(s) and let you know who else will be joining your delegation. All registrants will receive information on the training, legislation and all lobby day related events.

Help us organize the best grassroots lobby day possible, Register NOW!

If you have additional questions, contact Sue Martin-Udry at 301-565-4050 x315, or email congressday@unitedforpeace.org.