Help Pass Katie Meyer’s Law (H.R. 5545)

So many of you have asked how you can help make Katie Meyer Law a reality for our current and future students in colleges and universities nationwide – – well here is something that you can do that may be incredibly impactful, and only take just a few minutes of your time.

Learn How You Can Support
Support H.R. 5545: Katie Meyer’s Law

Sponsored by U.S. Representative Julia Brownley

Your voice matters – and taking action today can help move Katie Meyer’s Law forward!

H.R. 5545: Katie Meyer’s Law, introduced by U.S. Representative Julia Brownley, was inspired by Katie’s story and will help ensure college students have the right to an independent advisor when they need one the most.

You can help us pass H.R. 5545: Katie Meyer’s Law:
Option 1: Email your Representatives (fast and most impactful)
Option 2: Call you Representatives (powerful option)

Together, we can save lives.

Email Your Representatives

Step 1: Identify Your Representatives:

https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

Step 2: How to Format Your Email

Subject Line:
Support for H.R. 5545 – Katie Meyer’s Law

Salutation:

  • Dear Representative [Last Name]:
  • Dear Senator [Last Name]:

Identify Yourself:
Begin by stating that you are a constituent and include your city and ZIP code.

Step 3: Write an Effective Message:

  • Be Concise – Keep your letter to one page.
  • Focus on One Issue – Address only H.R. 5545 in your message.
  • Personalize It – Share how this issue impacts you, your family, or your community. If you or your family have been impacted by mental health challenges in college, sharing a brief personal note can make your message even more powerful.
  • Make a Specific Ask – Clearly state what you want:
    “I respectfully ask that you support H.R. 5545, Katie Meyer’s Law.”
  • Be Respectful – Polite and professional communication is more effective.

Sample Email

Dear [Salutation]:

As a constituent from [City, State, Zip Code], I am writing to urge you to support H.R. 5545, Katie Meyer’s Law. This law is inspired by the life of Katie Meyer, whose tragic passing underscored the urgent need for greater protections and support for our college students. Katie Meyer’s Law will ensure students at higher education institutions have the right to select an independent adviser to help them navigate disciplinary proceedings when facing an alleged violation of the student code of conduct. It will also create new reporting requirements for campus suicide incidents. The college experience is a vital and formative time – but also a time when these young adults may feel alone or unsupported. Protecting the mental well-being of students during this vulnerable period is essential. I urge your support for H.R. 5545.

Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,

[Your Name]

Copy the sample email to your email

Call Your Representative’s Office

Identify Your Representatives: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

You don’t need to be an expert to voice your opinion – and you can be very brief in your call.

Once someone answers the office line, you will give your name, where you live and then explain why this law matters.  Here is an example of what you may want to say.

  • Hi my name is [your name] and I am constituent from [City, State]. I am calling to urge the [Senator/Representative] to support Katie Meyer’s Law, HR 5545 sponsored by Representative Brownley.
  • Katie Meyer’s Law is important to me and my family. It will help ensure college students have the right to select an independent adviser to help them navigate disciplinary proceedings when facing an alleged violation of the student code of conduct.
  • It will also create new reporting requirements for campus suicide incidents.
  • The college experience is a vital and formative time.
  • Protecting the mental well-being of students during this vulnerable period is essential. 
  • I urge your support for H.R. 5545. 
  • Thank you for your time.