Members of Congress are heading back home, which means grassroots action is more important than ever.
The month of August in Washington, D.C., moves a little bit slower than rest of the year. Why is that, you might ask? Members of Congress on Capitol Hill pack up their bags and return to their home states and Congressional districts for August recess. The word “recess” might call to mind fond memories of playtime with friends in elementary school. There’s no hopscotch or dodgeball for legislators, however. Recess means it’s time to work.