abstract:Grassroots lobbying (also indirect lobbying) is lobbying with the intention of reaching the legislature and making a difference in the decision-making process. Grassroots lobbying is an approach that separates itself from direct lobbying through the act of asking the general public to contact legislators and government officials concerning the issue at hand, as opposed to conveying the message to the legislators directly.
Butanew reportfrom theInstitute forJustice, a libertarian group, reveals that 36states also impose restrictionson "grassrootslobbying", meaning peoplelike Mrs Murakami.
The Chamber will employ all the assets of our policy experts, lobbying team, and grassroots federation to help Congress and the administration meet this critical responsibility.
In June 2006 Howard Lederer joined the board of directors of the Poker Players Alliance, a Washington lobbying group that billed itself as a grassroots organization representing American poker players.