The Knowledge Bank makes it easy to schedule meetings and speak confidently with your members of Congress about key issues. Many of the resources below will be helpful in conducting tours of your apartment community with your members of Congress. It is vital to our federal advocacy efforts that the apartment industry's perspective is heard and understood as Congress debates many critical policy issues that could significantly impact multifamily rental housing.
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The Congressional Recess Toolkit makes it easy to schedule meetings and speak confidently with your members of Congress about key issues. Many of the resources below will be helpful in conducting tours of your apartment community with your members of Congress.
It is vital to our federal advocacy efforts that the apartment industry's perspective is heard and understood as Congress debates many critical policy issues that could significantly impact multifamily rental housing.
Materials to Provide to Members of Congress
Economic Impact Data for Your State, Metro Area and Congressional District at www.WeAreApartments.org
Planning Your Congressional Meeting
Conducting a Town Hall Meeting in Your Local Community
Conducting or Participating in an Apartment Tour
Conducting an Apartment Tour Checklist
Sample Apartment Tour Request and Thank You Letters
How to Get Media Coverage When a Member of Congress Tours Your Apartment Community
Grassroots How-To's and Legislation Updates
Economic Impact Data for Your State, Metro Area and Congressional District at www.WeAreApartments.org
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