Understanding Congress: A Citizen's Guide to Engagement

This training will provide a comprehensive overview of how the U.S. Congress functions, with a particular focus on the legislative process and effective citizen advocacy. It covers the structure of Congress, including the roles of the Senate and House of Representatives, types of congressional committees, and the steps involved in how a bill becomes a law, along with alternative methods like budget reconciliation and bill packages.

Emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement to effectively lobby their members of Congress on climate-related issues, detailing CCL's 2025 Policy Roadmap and recent advocacy successes. Understanding Congress aims to equip volunteers with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage meaningfully with policymakers.

There is no registration needed to join us. RSVP to sign up for a day-of reminder and add to your own calendar by clicking on the icon below. To join us the evening of the webinar, go to https://cclusa.org/livetraining, click the link in the section below, or call 1-408-638-0968 and enter meeting code 864 5668 0638.