Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026 LTE Campaign: Protect Effective Government Operations

Help us raise awareness and build support for the Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act (H.R. 5249) by participating in NARFE's Letter to the Editor (LTE) Campaign.

A letter to the editor is a powerful way to educate your community and encourage lawmakers to support policies that preserve effective government operations and ensure changes to the federal workforce are made responsibly. By sharing your perspective, you help neighbors, local leaders, and Members of Congress understand how thoughtful workforce decisions protect both the dedicated public servants who serve our nation and the essential services Americans rely on every day.

This year's Grassroots Advocacy Month theme is "We Are All Family." Our federal family includes current employees, retirees, survivors, and the communities we serve. When significant changes to the federal workforce are proposed without appropriate oversight or planning, the effects extend beyond federal employees—they can disrupt the services that millions of Americans depend upon.

Be sure to personalize your letter. Share why effective, accountable government matters to you, how federal employees serve your community, and why Congress should support the Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act. Personal stories help lawmakers understand the real-world impact of the policies they consider.

Together, we can advocate for responsible workforce decisions, protect the integrity of government operations, and ensure that the federal workforce can continue serving the American people effectively.

Get started by using our sample letter below, and be sure to review our Letter to the Editor Guide for tips on writing and submitting your letter.

When our family shares its stories, we help protect the public institutions that serve every American.