AMSA Legislative Alert (LA03-01)

To:	Members & Affiliates
From:	National Office
Date:	April 4, 2003
Subject:	CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION & VISITS
Reference:	LA03-01

Action Now Please:
Capitol Hill Reception Invites
Set Up Hill Visits

The Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies’ (AMSA’s) 2003 National Environmental Policy Forum & 33rd Annual Meeting, Making Our Voices Heard … Mobilizing in Support of the National Clean Water Agenda, will be held May 17-21, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Forum will provide AMSA members with an opportunity to interact with their elected Members of Congress on legislative issues that impact municipal wastewater treatment agencies. This Legislative Alert provides information to help you prepare for your congressional visits. Also, enclosed are three invitations to AMSA’s Capitol Hill Reception on Tuesday, May 20.

Make Your Voice Heard, Make an Appointment to Meet your Member of Congress
Meeting with your Members of Congress or congressional staff is a very effective way to convey your message about specific issues and legislation. To make an appointment with your delegate in D.C.: contact the Appointment Secretary or Scheduler for your Members; explain the purpose of your visit and who you represent. AMSA will provide Legislative Briefing packets at the Forum for you to leave with your congressional Members and staff. It is helpful to share with the member information and examples that demonstrate clearly the impact or benefits associated with an issue or piece of legislation to his/her hometown district or State. Where appropriate, ask how you can help to achieve a positive outcome on a specific issue and ask your member for a commitment on specific legislative initiatives. The afternoon of Tuesday, May 20 has been set aside for AMSA members to visit congressional delegations.

AMSA Members Urged to Invite Legislators to Capitol Hill Reception
AMSA will be hosting the Capitol Hill Reception in the Rayburn Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday May 20, 2003 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Three invitations are enclosed for you send or deliver to members of your Congressional delegation. It is critical that you include a personal note with the enclosed invitations, and please follow up with your guests by telephone to allow them to RSVP by May 12, 2002.

For congressional addresses, phone and fax numbers, please refer to the Congressional Connection icon on AMSA’s website in the Member Pipeline section. If you need additional information, please contact AMSA’s National Office at 202/833-AMSA or info@amsa-cleanwater.org. Thank you for all of your work to advocate for the clean water community! We look forward to seeing you in May!