Guidance for writing to Members of Congress

• Identify your Members of Congress (1 House and 2 Senate) using the address where you register to vote
• Use the MAA NSF FY 2027 advocacy template message to prepare your message
• Using their website information, call the 3 congressional offices to determine who on staff handles NSF appropriations and their email addresses
• Email your tailored NSF FY 2027 advocacy message to attention of those staff members
• Consider follow-up meeting and/or video/call.

Here is a sample letter than you can customize and send to your representative and senators. Our elected officials care about their constituents, and it's important that they hear from you!

Dear [Insert Representative or Senator and appropriate name],

I am writing as Congress works on Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations. Specifically, I urge you to support $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation in FY27 and to maintain strong funding for NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education. NSF is the leading federal supporter of mathematical sciences research and undergraduate STEM education.

We also are also at a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes education and industry. NSF must play a leading role in supporting research and curriculum development that thoughtfully integrates AI into mathematics education. I respectfully ask that you support these NSF funding levels and consider the following report language.

Curriculum Development for Mathematics Education.—The Committee is aware of the critical nature of mathematics education for a globally competitive U.S. workforce and that generative AI presents an opportunity to improve performance. The Committee supports NSF efforts to advance mathematics curriculum and instruction through competitive research awards that enhance understanding of how to apply AI effectively.

Thank you again for your engagement on these issues. I would be pleased to provide any additional information.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your residential city/state]