Engaging in Congressional Town Halls Before events During events

Your introduction should summarize your role in your community and as a constituent and include why the issue matters to you. [...] Congressional staff often screen constituents on the phone or in the crowd by having you share your question with them before they invite you to participate in the event. [...] Share a story to demonstrate the importance of the issue, why it matters to you and to contextualize your question. [...] Ask open-ended questions that require the congressional member to talk about the steps they will take to address the issue. [...] After events Thank your member of Congress for the opportunity to hear from them and share your voice by posting on social media and tagging them.