The Joint Steering Committee for Public Policy provides staff and logistical support for California scientists who are interested in communicating with their Member's of Congress to advocate for federal funding of biomedical research. If you live or work in California and have an interest in helping shape biomedical research policy at the federal level join the o ver 400 scientists conducting basic research in California who have joined the CLC to help inform lawmakers in the federal government about issues and policies affecting basic biomedical research.
Scientists are the most eloquent advocates for biomedical research.
As a biomedical researcher in California, the Congressional Liaison Committee is a resource available to assit you in becoming an active advocate for science. As the founding organization of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, the Joint Steering Committee has earned a reputation on Capitol Hill for providing Members of Congress with access to research scientists from every facet of our nations basic research portfolio. The CLC is also an effective networking tool for scientists. Through CLC events such as district office visits, Capitol Hill Days and events held in conjunction with scienfitic society meetings, scientists have the opportunity to meet colleagues from other institutions. Writing letters to their Members of Congress and the President.