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The Congressional Meeting
The election of a new Congress gives state and local Leagues the opportunity to meet with newly elected and returning members of Congress. The primary purpose of the congressional meeting is to help you develop a working relationship with your representatives on Capitol Hill. It will also helpful for the LWVUS to be able to gauge support for some important issues in the upcoming 111th Congress.

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Here you'll find all the tools, tips and information you need to advocate for the League’s priority issues. To receive our free email action alerts on urgent issues, join our Grassroots Lobby Corps.

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ACTION ALERT: Support Strong Health Care Reform Legislation - Nov 19, 2009
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League Commentary on Citizens United v FEC Case Before the Supreme Court - Nov 16, 2009
In this opinion piece, the League argues that the impending Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC has the potential to allow corporate wealth to dominate our elections.

League and Partners Release Fact Sheet Discussing Opposition to Repealing Clean Air Act - Nov 10, 2009
The League and coalition partners released a fact sheet that discusses opposition to possible legislation that would repeal section of the Clean Air Act.

League Applauds Passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act - Nov 10, 2009
LWV praises House for passing health care reform with a strong public option, but condemns the reach of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment.

League Urges House to Pass Health Care Reform Legislation - Nov 05, 2009
League urges House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act. The LWVUS Lobby Corps is lobbying members of the House and asking them to support H.R. 3962, which provides comprehensive reform including a public option.

League and Partners Release Statement on Impending Ethics Deadline - Oct 28, 2009
The League and coalition partners released a statement discussing the report released by the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) and the upcoming deadline for important OCE actions.

League Urges House to Pass America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - Oct 15, 2009
League President Mary G. Wilson sent a letter to the House of Representatives urging them to pass America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The LWVUS Lobby Corps is lobbying members of the House and asking them to support the quality reform legislation.

Recent Action

League Urges House to Reauthorize SCHIP - Jan 13, 2009
The League sent a letter to members of the House of Representatives urging them to support reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

League, Others Announce Reform Agenda for 111th Congress - Nov 06, 2008
The League and other groups today announced their reform agenda for the incoming 111th Congress.

Statement from League, Others on Reform Agenda for 111th Congress - Nov 06, 2008
Read a press statement released by the League and other groups today announcing their reform agenda for the incoming 111th Congress.

League and Others Urge Representative Brady to Continue His Leadership on Veteran's Voting Rights - Sep 16, 2008
The League and coalition partners sent a letter to Representative Robert Brady, Chair of the Committee on House Administration, raising concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs' new directive on voter registration activity in VA facilities.