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Congressional Liaison Committee (CLC)

The Congressional Liaison Committee of the Coalition for the Life Sciences (CLS) was established in 1992 as a way to involve and take advantage of the energy and influence of the full memberships of the participating societies. The CLC pioneered among biomedical scientists and continues to operate three main activities: 1) an alert system to call scientists' attention to important pending legislative or other action so that they can make their feelings known to their elected Representatives; 2) a personal visit program which encourages scientists to establish a substantive relationship with their Representatives and staffs by arranging and providing support for visits in the Member's district office or in the laboratory of the scientist, and 3) motivation and support of scientists to submit opinion pieces advocating for federal support of biomedical research to their local newspapers, emphasizing the contributions of biomedical research to the local community. The CLC is operated by the American Society for Cell Biology, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Genetics Society of America, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Society for Neuroscience, and Society for Science & the Public.

There is no cost to join the CLC. To join the CLC fill out the form below. For further information, contact Lynn Marquis, Director for the CLS. Any member of the six societies listed above may join the CLC.

CLC Registration Form: Please complete this form to register to become a member of the CLC. Please be sure to include your name, email, institution, and Home Zip Code. After submitting the form you will be returned to the CLS home page.

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Please note the following section is optional. The CLS will not share any of the information it collects. Often scientists live and work in different congressional districts. This will help us identify who represents you both at home and at work.

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