Testify to Government Committees

In a Democracy, You Have a Right and a Responsibility to Express Your Opinion

• These guidelines will help you prepare your written and spoken testimony for local, state and federal government committees. 

• This link gives you an excellent example of testimony before a state legislative committee. 

• Know how to prepare for testifying. 

• Seek out an organization that is recruiting and training volunteers to offer testimony:  you not only will acquire great skills from experienced advocates, but you also will be part of a group, which may give you more confidence. 

• Go to the Activist Groups links on this website for a list of some of those groups.