Petitions are terrible when going to government because they have no idea who signed it and whether or not it affects them and their constituents in any meaningful way. Instead, make sure your congressman and senator know you exist, your a voice, and you vote in elections, both mid-term and Presidential. Though I don't write to my congressman and Senator because they are a bunch of turd brains. Well, might to my congress man since there'd be more pressure on him there since I live in a more urban area, but Senator involves going up against nimrod Kansans who can't seem to realize that maybe we should switch to a democrat. 4 balanced state budgets ruined by a Republican.
Cause, you know, abortion.
But yeah, there's ways to get involved and provide pressure. Petitions can help make sure there's something there to listen to, but if you sign one... also send it to your federal Representatives. They are your Representatives, even if I really don't like mine. Okay, I really should write to both of them.
I must remember the saying in my sig.