Write to Congress

Your Representative and Senators need to hear from you on a regular basis in order to properly represent your interests.

When you write, be sure to:

• Use the proper form address: (See below)
• Identify yourself and your credentials
• List the reason(s) for your letter/email/fax
• Provide specific, factual examples
• Specify clearly the action that you want taken
• If possible, keep your letter to one page.

Always be polite, and keep a copy of your correspondence. 

Here are the proper forms of addressing your letter, fax and email:

To Your Senators:

The Honorable (full name)
(Room #) (Name) Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator:

To Your Representative:

The Honorable (full name)
(Room #) (Name) House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative