Communicating with Congress

The letter is the most popular choice of communication with a congressional office.If you decide to write a letter, here is a list of suggestions that will improve the effectiveness of the letter.

Addressing Correspondence:

To a Senator;
The Honorable (First Name, Last Name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator (Last Name):

To a Representative;
The Honorable (First Name, Last Name)
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. (Last Name):

Note:When writing to the Chair of a committee or the Speaker of the House, it is proper to address them as:
Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
Dear Mr. Speaker

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Remember:Address the member of Congress properly, state your purpose, identify the bill, be polite and be specific.Limit your correspondence to one topic and, if possible, limit the length to one page.