Q: How do I get my Congressional representative to join the Bosnian Caucus?

A: 1. First you need to find out who your rep is (click here )
2. Contact your rep's district office by telephone or fax and ask them to join the Bosnian Caucus.
3. Follow up. You must remember to be persistent. It does not hurt to check up.
4. Contact the BAACBH Washington office for additional questions, advice.
5. Remember 3 things: Presence (we have a Bosnian presence in the USA), Professionalism, and Persistence.

Q: I sent an email to my rep to join. I have not heard anything back yet.

A: Just sending an email does not ensure it will be read. Hand written mail takes longer but has the best chance of being answered. Faxes are also effective and a follow up phone call is even better yet. It takes just a little work but affecting some change to help Bosnians is well worth it. We all can do our part!

Q: I see my Congressional representative has already joined. What can I do to help?

A: Congratulations that your rep has joined the Bosnian Caucus. Your rep needs to hear from you!
Members of the Bosnian Caucus need to know how much their constituents are interested in Bosnian issues. They cannot determine this if Bosnians do not inform their reps.

Q: Is the Bosnian Caucus a lobby group?

A: No, this is a common misunderstanding. The Caucus is an informal group of lawmakers who meet to discuss issues related to Bosnia and the Bosnian people . This is very important for Bosnians for the following reasons:
1. Due to terrorism, events in the Middle East, and numerous other issues, the Balkans receive less attention these days. A Bosnian Caucus ensures that more attention is paid to current issues of Bosnians in the region and ensuring better relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States.
2. Participation by Bosnian - Americans is crucial. Most members who join the Caucus joined because their constituents took the time and initiative to show their rep there is a Bosnian community within their district. The more interest in Bosnian issues that Bosnian Americans display, the more members of Congress will take our issues seriously.