Bioscience Briefing
For info about biomedical funding, animal research and other bioscience issues, click here.
Legislation Watch
So-called "Pet Safety Bills" don't protect pets but they do pose a threat to medical research. More information
Science Policy Announcements
For the latest news from the APS Science Policy click here.
Resource Book Now Available
Click here for more info on The APS Resource Book for the Design of Animal Exercise Protocols.
How to Contact Congress
Written communication
A third option is to write a letter. Because of mail handling restrictions, snail mail sent to Congressional offices is often delayed. Look around on your legislator's website to see if they have a way to send electronic messages. Make sure to fully explain your message in non-technical terms, and include a way that they can contact you for more information. Mail from constituents is almost always answered, even if they disagree with you or cannot do what you are asking.
How to address letters:
Senator
The Honorable [First Name] [Last Name]
United States Senate
[Room Number]
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator [Last Name]:
Representative
The Honorable [First Name] [Last Name]
United States House of Representatives
[Room Number]
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative [Last Name]: