CFP Consortium Webinar - Bridging Research and Policy - Insights from AAAS Congressional Fellows

Explore insights from former AAAS Congressional Fellows on bridging research and policy at the federal level in this informative webinar. Gain valuable tips for engaging with policymakers and their staff, understand how research is incorporated throughout the legislative process, and learn about the challenges of integrating research into policy. Discover the differences between working with the House and Senate, and hear from experienced professionals who have served as congressional staffers. Delve into topics such as connecting with congressional offices, navigating the legislative process, using Congressgov for advanced searches, and understanding the roles of various House and Senate committees. Learn about strategies for gaining support for bills, crafting press releases, and responding to concerns. Gain a unique perspective on the challenges of writing legislation and working with the federal government, and explore the various types of outcomes that can result from policy efforts.

Introduction
Elizabeth Day
Agenda
Rashmi
Connect with the Office
Differences between House and Senate
Legislative Process
Congressgov
Advanced Searches
Every Student Succeeds Act
Rules of the Committee
House Committees
HELP Committee
Judiciary Committee
Members of the Committee
Unique Position
Ideas for Bills
Gaining Support for Bills
Voting on Bills
Letters of Support
Press Releases
Response to Concerns
Window of Opportunity
Timelines
Types of Outcomes
Questions
Biggest challenge
Writing legislation
Working with the federal government
Workshops