<div dir="ltr"><div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">Dear library advocate,</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">Congress is on recess through early September, which means members of Congress are in their home district in order to attend events and meet with constituents. Recess is a great opportunity for library advocates to host visits and tours that lawmakers how E-Rate supports affordable, reliable internet access that powers libraries and their communities.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">To help you get started, ALA has created a new resource, </span><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2026-07%2FShow%2520Up%2520for%2520E-Rate.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C9001b9da9d1f4d06f8d308deed6b4dd4%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639209243770961767%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bLbTeL6K0unSSL8CHm2AOREtJqoyHicJ7huToZydRbQ%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/Show%20Up%20for%20E-Rate.pdf" title="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/Show%20Up%20for%20E-Rate.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">Show Up for E-Rate</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">, with tips for inviting congressional offices to your library and making the case for why E-Rate matters. We encourage library advocates, state chapter leaders, and library workers in public and state libraries to use this resource to plan a visit during an upcoming congressional recess or state work period.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">The resource outlines simple steps for planning a congressional visit, including how to invite lawmakers and staff, prepare local examples of E-Rate's impact, structure a library tour or meeting, and follow up after the visit. It also includes messaging guidance to help advocates explain how E-Rate connects people to education, employment, health information, government services, and other essential online resources.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">Hosting a congressional visit is one of the most effective ways to help lawmakers see E-Rate in action and understand what is at stake for libraries and the people who depend on them. Use our </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">Show Up</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> resources to support your advocacy and build relationships with elected leaders.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Summer 2026 congressional recess dates are:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px"><ul role="list"><li role="listitem" style="margin-left:24px;display:block;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">House of Representatives</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">: July 24 – August 28</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px"><ul role="list"><li role="listitem" style="margin-left:24px;display:block;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Senate</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">: August 10-September 13 </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:14.3px;direction:ltr"><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif">Now is the time to reach out and schedule a visit. As always, please reach out to ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy office. We're here to help! </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"> </span></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">------------------------------</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">Jon Martin</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">Program Manager - Chapter Relations Office (CRO)</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">American Library Association</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">He/Him/His</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px"><a href="mailto:jmartin@ala.org" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">jmartin@ala.org</a><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14.3px">------------------------------</span></span></p><p style="vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:20.85px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedF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</span></p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font color="#000000">Jenny Abdelnour, MA, CAE (she/her)</font></div><font color="#000000">Executive Director</font><div><font color="#000000">Florida Library Association</font></div><div><div><font color="#000000">3122 Mahan Dr.</font></div><div><font color="#000000">Suite 801-105</font></div><div><font color="#000000">Tallahassee, FL 32308</font></div></div><div><font color="#000000">850-270-9205</font><br><a href="mailto:executivedirector@flalib.org" target="_blank">executivedirector@flalib.org</a></div><div><font color="#000000">Office hours: M-F, 8 am -4:30 pm, ET</font></div><div><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wUxIOy7iODcnNQTM3HadRTzs0kxBq-ennkCYmjvZfCr4djIopE2spfcEJ0dezpnFUud05BkPpx1ff5" width="96" height="96"></div></div></div></div>