About CVD
IEEE-USA Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is an annual event that brings engineers, scientists, mathematicians, researchers, educators, and technology executives to Washington to raise visibility of and support for engineering and technology. This premier event is open to all IEEE members in the United States.
CVD’s Objectives
CVD is an opportunity to introduce yourself, your colleagues, your company, and your profession to our elected officials. It also a great opportunity to discuss legislation and issues that are uniquely important to IEEE members.
FAQs
Visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for answers to all of your questions. This page will be updated as needed.
Basic Rules for Participants
- First-time CVD participants are encouraged to attend the online training sessions that will be scheduled prior to CVD. Experienced CVD attendees are invited to attend. These training sessions will be recorded and made available to all participants.
- IEEE-USA will schedule all meetings with your Representative, Senators and/or their staff, based on constituency.
- Remember that you will be attending all your meetings as part of a team consisting of other IEEE members.
- Your exact schedule on for your Hill visits will be determined by your Legislators’ availability.
Dress Code
Training on Day 1 – Business casual
Legislative Meetings on Day 2 – Business Professional Attire
Staff Contacts
Annie Perrin Grisham
IEEE-USA Government Relations
+1 703-298-1354
a.grisham@ieee.org