Legislative Resources

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Interacting with Your Legislators

Citizens play a very important role in the lawmaking process – and they are the reality checks that elected officials look to when deciding how they will approach an issue. Iowa’s lawmakers are very accessible – and ready to hear from their constituents. That is why advocacy can be so effective – you don’t need a professional lobbyist to represent your views – you just need some basic understanding of the lawmaking process. Click on the publication below to help you learn more about interacting with your legislators.

View Legislative Tips from IFAPA
Sample Letter to a Legislator
Tips for Attending a Legislative Forum

Find Your Legislators

To find out who your legislators are and their mailing address, phone number and e-mail address, click on the link below. Families can search by address, city or zip code and will list your state and federal legislators.

Find Your Federal and State Legislators

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