About us
Aid on the Hill is a grassroots group of foreign assistance professionals. Having served at USAID and at public, private, local, and faith-based implementing partners, Aid on the Hill brings a realistic, insider perspective of how foreign assistance operates day-to-day and its importance to U.S. safety and security.
We were formed in late February and have since met with over 175 congressional offices, delivered over 1,000 constituent letters, and maintain regular communication with critical office and committee staffers, both Republican and Democrat. We have consistently provided corrected information about USAID’s dismantling, the impacts on communities, and the failed waivers and payments.
We are now also focused on “what comes next,” through State reauthorization, rescission, reconciliation, and appropriations processes. Our grassroots engagement with Congress has one goal: for it to reflect American values and remain a powerful force for global stability, economic growth, and national security.
Our members represent a wide range of sectors and regions, and have worked as USAID Civil Servants, Foreign Service Officers, Personal Services Contractors, Institutional Support Contractors, and for implementing partners. We focus on the big picture of maintaining effective U.S. foreign assistance. Although we use examples of interest to Members of Congress—such as specific sectors of legislation they have supported—to demonstrate the importance of foreign assistance, we do not advocate for preserving any specific projects or sectors at the expense of others.
What we do
Aid on the Hill engages Members of Congress and their staff to advocate for foreign assistance that preserves U.S. global influence and expertise, uses taxpayer dollars effectively, meets the requirements of existing legislation (e.g., READ Act, Water for the World Act, Global Food Security Act), and benefits both the U.S. and partner countries. ​
Our organizing approach centers on mobilizing grassroots support through direct, constituent-driven advocacy. As private citizens, with expertise and personal stories, we meet with lawmakers to educate and influence their perspectives on the impact of USAID and foreign aid. With additional support from friends, families, and broader networks—who write letters to demonstrate widespread constituent backing—we aim to build both short- and long-term champions in Congress committed to preserving foreign assistance.​
We use our expertise to provide Members of Congress with concrete information on how foreign assistance advances American interests, share the on-the-ground impact of the dismantling of USAID, and provide suggestions for language that can be used in legislation and oversight.
Our impact
Aid on the Hill has met with Democratic, Republican, and Independent congressional offices, delivered constituent letters from across the United States, and provided intel and draft legislative language for congressional actions.
Constituent letters
Aid on the Hill has delivered over 2,028 constituent letters to congressional offices in Washington, D.C.
Congressional meetings
Aid on the Hill has met with staffers from over 187 congressional offices, including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
Strategy input
Aid on the Hill has become a trusted go-to for Congress, providing briefs and resources for key committees; validating and refuting claims; and drafting legislative language.