WRITING YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

Six Simple Steps

The Honorable_________________
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Representative_____________

The Honorable_________________
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator__________________

State your name, your affiliation with
the NALC, and that you are a
constituent.

Use the bill number if there is one;
describe the issue if there is not. If you
don't know the bill number, ask your
Legislative Liaison

Write when the issue is current, and no
later than 7-10 days before any action.

Tell a story about how the issue affects
you, your family or your job.

Urge your legislator to take action,
and request a reply.