| Following today’s email regarding proposed cuts to NIH funding, many of you have asked how to contact your Congressional official and share perspectives about issues of the day.
Why should you get involved with advocacy?
Scientists, business leaders, rank and file employees, and anyone involved in the biosciences industry need to ensure continued public support for biomedical research, development and manufacturing by making the case that federal support for our industry is a good investment of tax dollars. Innovation is an economic driver. Innovation provides novel treatments, products and technologies that save lives.
You have credibility. Scientists are uniquely qualified to explain their research, its implications for public health and why scientific research and training are in the national interest and therefore worthy of federal investment. As a business leader, you understand how research and development impact manufacturing and jobs, your bottom line, and what your company contributes to the state’s economy.
You have credibility as a constituent. Your members of Congress work for you, and they want to know what is on the minds of voters in their district. Members of Congress want to find opportunities to advocate for the concerns of their constituents and the needs of their district and state. Your story sells better than any statement from lobbyists.
Own the narrative (or someone else will). Advocates for other causes are constantly asking Congress to support them. The biosciences industry should speak up too. The bio-industry employs nearly 2.3 million Americans with a $3.2 trillion economic impact nationally. In Michigan, almost 48,000 individuals are employed directly, accounting for $55 billion to the state’s economy.
Contact Your Representative
Below is a list of Michigan’s delegation liked to their contact pages for your convenience. Rules only permit constituents to write to their respective elected official. |
