Congressional Visits Day

Scientists, students, and certified professionals are highly effective advocates for food, agriculture, and natural resources research funding. Our annual Congressional Visits Day gives ASA, CSSA and SSSA members an opportunity to engage with Capitol Hill and show the value and impact of research funding.

Society members with an interest in science advocacy can apply to participate in Congressional Visits Day.

2025 Congressional Visits Day

Dates: Feb. 25–26, 2025

Award opportunities to participate in Congressional Visits Day open Oct. 1 and close Dec. 4.

Use the links below to register. Awardees are notified in January, 2025.

2025 Awards

ASA, CSSA and SSSA members have two award opportunities to participate in Congressional Visits Day.

Awards Applications: Open October 1 and close on December 4, 2024.

Future Leaders in Science Awards - graduate student members

Excellence in Advocacy Award - non-student members (early, mid, or late career members)

All recipients will receive policy, communication, and advocacy training to prepare you to effectively work with members of Congress and their staff.

See Why Members Love Congressional Visits Day

The 2023 Congressional Visits Day was held on Feb 27-28, 2023.

We are excited to provide greater numbers of Society members with an opportunity to learn and engage in advocacy! Help make this our largest advocacy event ever!

See what the 2023 participants had to say about their experience.