The SNAP Congressional District Visits initiative helps early-career scientists meet with their Members of Congress during the August recess. By shifting advocacy from DC-based fly-ins to hometown offices, District Visits lower barriers to participation, build local connections, and emphasize that science is not an abstract enterprise but a vital part of every congressional district.

August 2026 District Visits

The OMB rule's proposed effective date is October 1, 2026. Now is the time to make your voice heard. Meet with your representative and discuss how this rule impacts science.

SNAP is organizing a new round of congressional district visits in August 2026. This year, our primary objective is to discuss the proposed OMB (Office of Management and Budget) federal financial assistance rule (Docket OMB-2026-0034) and its potential negative impacts on scientific researchers and the public.

How it works

  1. Sign up: by Friday, August 7th to let us know you're interested.
  2. Attend training: join a one-hour session to prepare talking points and materials.
  3. Visit your rep: SNAP will help schedule a 15-30 minute meeting at their district office.

Training Sessions

  • Session 1: August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, co-led with AAAS  RSVP
  • Session 2: August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET  RSVP

Materials

Download the SNAP 2026 Congressional Visit Guide to help you prepare for your meeting.

Download the 2026 Congressional Visit Guide

Use this one-page overview to discuss how the proposed OMB-2026-0034 changes could affect federal grants and scientific research.

Download the OMB-2026-0034 Advocacy One-Pager

Learn more about our August 2025 District Visits.

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