Under Section 501.C.3 of the Internal Revenue Code, tax-exempt organizations may not lobby. The National Society of Genetic Counselors has hired a professional firm to educate legislators about genetics-related issues, including visits to Congressional offices. Sometimes there's a thin line between educating and actively urging passage of legislation. For example, Planned Parenthood's educational efforts have included urging Congressional support for international family planning efforts. A. Get there early.
Timing is everything.
Keep close watch on the progress of a bill. States Show Keen Interest in Genetic Privacy Reilly PR, GeneLetter , March 1997. Massachusetts Special Committee on Genetic Information Policy GeneLetter Staff, GeneLetter , September 1996. All material on this website is protected by copyright. GeneSage Inc. All rights reserved.