It was a great opportunity to advocate for science, and specifically optics and photonics, to your members of Congress and their staff and to let them know what is happening in your region.These virtual meetings will focus on R&D funding, Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus, and other legislation relevant to optics and photonics.NPI staff will arrange your Congressional meetings.Participants will be grouped into teams with other attendees from their state and accompanied by NPI staff or other experienced advocates.