Associations and professional societies often are committed to monitoring legislation and regulations at both the state and federal levels which are important to their industry or profession. Where appropriate, associations need to become involved so that members' views can have an impact during the legislative and regulatory process.

Thompson Management Associates, LLC can provide a range of government relations services, which, while staying within the limits of an association's budget, may include:

Review and analysis of existing and proposed legislation and regulations at both the state and federal levels;

Drafting testimony for presentation before Congress, and federal/state agencies;

Establishment of grassroots networks to enhance member contact with elected officials;

Formation and management of political action committees (PACs), including management of all FEC regulations;

Coordination and management of Congressional visitation programs and government affairs seminars in Washington, DC; and,

Communications strategies and relationship-building to provide contacts between association members and elected officials, and to present associations' positions on key issues.

Associations with major interests in legislative and regulatory affairs may wish to utilize available computerized on-line services to keep up with the latest information and action on issues of interest to their members nationwide.

With an office location in Maryland's capital city, and only minutes from downtown Washington, DC, Thompson Management Associates provides your association with the perfect opportunity to establish cooperative relations with other organizations of like interest, including membership in established coalitions beneficial to your organization.

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