Lobbying members of Congress is something that we should all be doing, both in our home districts, as well as in Washington D.C. if we can make it there. The always hardworking people at Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) are trying to get as many of their members and alumni to Washington D.C. this June to do just that. Please consider making a donation to SSDP so that they can help as many college students make it to Federal Marijuana Lobby Day in Washington D.C. as possible. More information about Federal Marijuana Lobby Day is below:
Overview
Our movement faces a critically limited window of time between now and this summer, when the U.S. House of Representatives may vote on an amendment that would seek to curtail DEA enforcement activities in states with legal marijuana markets. Join SSDP for a day of lobbying training, then head to Capitol Hill to make your voice heard.
Schedule
**Note: information subject to change**
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Time TBD – Lobby Day Training (SSDP Headquarters, 1317 F Street NW, Suite 501, Washington DC 20004)
Monday, June 17, 2013
9:00am-5:00pm – Lobby Meetings (on Capitol Hill)
6:00pm-10:00pm – Networking Social (Location TBA)
Registration
Registration is now open. Deadline to register is 11:59pm EST Friday, June 7, 2013.
- $25.00 for students
- $30.00 for alumni
- $35.00 for non-students
- Register today
Scholarships
We will be offering a limited number of scholarships for qualified students who apply before the deadline (11:59pm EST, Monday May 13).
Travel
We will be recommending a hotel for attendees in the coming weeks.
If you would like to make your own arrangements, we suggest looking into hotels near Capitol Hill (location of lobby day meetings on 6/17) or near the SSDP office – 1317 F Street NW, Washington DC 20004 (location of training on 6/16).
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs regarding general matters as well as scholarship matters can be found here.
If you’ve read through our frequently asked questions completely and carefully and still cannot find what you’re looking for, please contact Stacia Cosner.
