Advocacy Resources & Links
The White House
This website connects you to all federal websites. Visitors can also view White House daily briefings and Administration priorities.
U.S. Senate
This website allows you to look up information on Senators, committees, legislative activities, floor action and more.
U.S. House of Representatives
This website connects you to information on Members of Congress, committees, floor action and more. It gives you directions on how to write your Representative, a tour of the Capitol and provides links to other parts of government.
- Committee on Education and Labor
- Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness Subcommittee
- Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
U.S. Congress on the Internet
This website is managed by the Library of Congress to provide information on legislation being considered in Congress. It includes bill text, bill status information, the Congressional Record, committee reports and more.
U.S. Department of Education
This website provides information on the Department's initiatives, education programs and services, and publications. It has a special section on student financial assistance, helpful to students planning for postsecondary education.
U.S. Department of Labor
This website provides information on welfare to work, minimum wage, small business and other labor and workforce issues. There is a special section on the Secretary's priorities.
Office of the Community College Liaison
This website provides information specific to community colleges and is housed within the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education.
National Science Foundation
This website provides information on the independent agency's mission, programs, and grants available to educational institutions. Look here for the latest on the Advanced Technology Education program.
Government Accountability Office
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an agency that works for Congress and the American people. Congress asks GAO to study the programs and expenditures of the federal government. GAO, commonly called the investigative arm of Congress or the congressional watchdog, is independent and nonpartisan.
Office of the Federal Register
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
American Association of Community Colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges represents the CEOs of the nation's public two-year colleges. ACCT and AACC partner on legislative and regulatory activities through a joint legislative agenda.
Committee for Education Funding
The Committee for Education Funding (CEF) is comprised of over 90 organizations dedicated to the goal of achieving adequate federal financial support for the nation's educational system. ACCT is a member of CEF. This site provides information on the funding of federal education programs.