IEEE-USA’s Congressional Outreach Program (ICOP) is an extension of IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visits Day (CVD) program. It aims to engage YPs and Student Members with their Members of Congress.

ICOP events provide IEEE members opportunities to engage directly with congressional staff for their Senators/Representatives on critical tech policies in their local areas. ICOP events offer a unique chance to influence the future of engineering and technology in our communities by advocating for innovation and research support.

ICOP participants learn to:

• Influence Policy: Advocate IEEE-USA policy priorities, ensuring that the voice of engineers is heard in Washington.
• Increase YP Engagement: Strengthen ties with YP’s and students, empowering the next generation of engineers to engage in policy discussions.
• Enhance Visibility: Boost IEEE-USA presence in key regions, showcasing the organization’s influence and impact on important policy matters.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Develop relationships with those in the industry and corporate world, creating a collaborative ecosystem for advancing engineering and technology.

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Led by students from Arizona State University ASU, which included meetings with staff from Representative Greg Stanton’s office and Senator Mark Kelly’s office. Including a speaking engagement at the ASU engineering department building to tell students, IEEE and non-IEEE members alike, about the benefits that IEEE-USA offers.

Facilitated by IEEE-USA, and led locally by IEEE Atlanta Section – Young Professionals (YP), a group of 25 participants held meetings with Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Rich McCormick (R-GA), culminating with the Atlanta Section hosting a speaking engagement at GTRI.

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On 10 May 2024, a group of 9 IEEE Region 6 early career representatives, students and IEEE-USA staff lead the inaugural ICOP event in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Inspired by IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visits Day (CVD), ICOP is tailored specifically for local districts, emphasizing IEEE-USA’s mission to influence policies that directly impact science and technology. The Idaho pilot program was a resounding success.

See related article in IEEE-USA InSight