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Benefits of Membership

  • A Strong Message to Members of Congress - CURE works continually with its members to identify legislative opportunities and develop effective messaging that resonates with policy makers on Capitol Hill.  These messages are delivered through a variety of means, including meetings with Members of Congress and congressional staff, testimony before key congressional committees, supportive documents, and other communications to the Hill. CURE is known for bringing together unlikely allies to co-sign letters to Members of Congress - an effective means of maximizing the impact of our unified message. CURE provides the support congressional leaders need to address the rail problem.

  • Timely Analysis of Important Events - When events occur on Capitol Hill, in the administration or in the rail customer community that impact the congressional debate, CURE provides timely email updates to all of its members.

  • Legislative Strategy Sessions - While Congress is in session, CURE convenes regular legislative strategy sessions for CURE members. At these meetings, information is provided on recent developments and legislative activity so CURE members can maximize the effectiveness of their lobbying activities. Key congressional staff members often participate in these meetings.

  • Unlimited Access to CURE Analysis and Documents - CURE is known for producing insightful, timely and accurate information regarding legislative efforts to address the concerns of captive rail customers. As a CURE member, you will have unrestricted access to all of these documents, including analyses and summaries of legislation, political strategy and STB initiatives.

  • A Voice in Setting CURE Policy - CURE has long been recognized as an effective organization dedicated solely to advocating improvements to current rail customer policies.  Members of Congress concerned about captive rail customers rely on CURE as the leading voice for captive rail customers.  As a member of CURE, you will have the ability to influence the activities that CURE undertakes and the positions that it advocates.

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For more information on CURE or to inquire about becoming a CURE member, please contact us at:

Consumers United for Rail Equity
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
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Washington, DC 20007

Phone: (202) 298-1844
Fax: (202) 338-2416


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