Grassroots Advocacy Resource Center

Grassroots (pl. n): The most basic level of an activity or organization.

Welcome to our one stop resource center dedicated to providing bankers with the most current and up to date information on legislative news, action alerts, talking points, and ABA programs to help bankers take action on issues that will affect the banking industry.

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Grassroots Resources

UPDATED 2013 Key Banking Issues for Congress: Why They Matter to You and Your Constituents
Educate policy makers about the banking industry's current key issues.
NEW The Business of Banking: What Every Policy Maker Needs to Know
A review of banking basics to help inform effective policy decisions.
How-To Video Series: All Politics is Local: Building Effective Relationships with Congress
Get Out The Vote Webinar Powerpoint
Get Out The Vote Webinar Broadcast
Dodd-Frank and Community Banks: Your Guide to 12 Critical Issues
Advocacy Talking Points
Contacting Your Member of Congress
Does Your Bank Have a Presence in the Community?
Grassroots Tips Page
Host a Bank Tour
Meet with Your Member of Congress
Monthly Town Hall Meetings
Weekly Congressional Calendar

Direct Contact Bankers

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Action Alerts

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Reporting Your Advocacy Activity

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