SPEAK UP: CONTACT GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
We all have a voice – and deserve to be heard! Reach out to federal officials, and declare where you stand on issues of importance to you. Keep in mind that individually-generated messages are tallied and often result in a personal reply.
EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATION
We recommend brief, respectful correspondence. Not sure what to say? Here are a few examples:
SAMPLE PHONE CALL
Hello. My name is _____ and I am a constituent* of ______.
I would like to register my opinion on the issue of ______ [issue or bill number], which I am in favor of/opposed to.
[Here add your own brief, supporting sentence.]
Please pass this information along to Senator ______/Representative______. Thank you."
*If not constituent, you may replace with “I am a concerned citizen” or I am calling because the Senator or Representative chairs _____ committee…”)
SAMPLE EMAIL
The Honorable _______ _______
United States Senate (or) House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator/Representative ______:
I am writing as a constituent I am a constituent** of ______. I ask you to support/vote against _______ [issue or bill number]. This issue is important and deserves your attention.
[Here you may add brief supporting comments.]
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Your name, address
** If not constituent, you may replace with “I am a concerned citizen” or I am calling because the Senator or Representative chairs _____ committee…”)
