We encourage you all to use and adapt resources provided below to
keep yourself informed on relevant congressional issues and to assist in
planning visits to your Members of Congress offices on both local and
national levels.
ELP-Specific Recommendations to Federal Agencies
(Joint) Statements from EnglishUSA
- EnglishUSA, TESOL International Association, and UCIEP Response to the Formation of the U.S. for Success Coalition and a Coordinated Approach to International Education (12/8/2023)
- EnglishUSA, NAFSA, TESOL and UCIEP August 20, 2021 Joint Association Statement with Support from ACCET & CEA to the Departments of State, Commerce, Education and Homeland Security with recommendations to include English language programs in renewed commitment to international education
- EnglishUSA's Response to July 26, 2021 Joint Statement by Departments of State & Education
- EnglishUSA, TESOL International Association, and UCIEP Joint Statement Opposing Proposed Rule Changes for D/S (October 13, 2020)
- EnglishUSA,
TESOL International Association, and UCIEP Joint Statement Opposing ICE
Guidance on International English Language Program Students for Fall
2020 (July
8, 20020)
- TESOL, EnglishUSA, and UCIEP Joint Statement on Social Media Vetting of International Students (May 29, 2017)
- TESOL and UCIEP on Possible Limitations on US Student Visas from China (March 21, 2018)
- TESOL-EnglishUSA-UCIEP Joint Statement on Supporting International Students and Intensive English Programs in the United States (January
19, 2017)
Communication with Members of Congress re: COVID-19 Crisis
Resources to Contact Members of Congress (MOC) and/or Set Up Visits
Take Action (January 2021 and beyond)
Do you have newly elected Members of Congress? Send them a
welcome letter and request their support for English language programs and students.
Advocacy Resources from Relevant Organizations
Advocacy How-To Guides
Sample Documents to Customize
