Ask them questions. Host a fund raiser. March in a parade. Work in a campaign. In this way, you can gain his or her trust and respect, and your information and opinions will be valued and frequently sought.
Sleep is bipartisan.
Build up a District cohort of sleep activists. Participation in public policy formulation and implementation on behalf of sleep issues should be a moral imperative for all members of the sleep community. Identify additional activists. Constantly search for mutual acquaintances and recruit patients and other professionals to join in the grass roots advocacy effort. Involve your friends, colleagues, relatives, and family members.