1. Keep your letter brief, focus on only one subject
2. State your position up front and back it up in the remainder of your
letter
3. Cite any bills by name and number
4. Address possible consequences of the proposed legislation and offer
a better solution if possible
5. Thank your member of Congress for their support
6. End with a personal closing, such as an invitation to your lab at
their convenience
The suggested address style is:
The Honorable [name]
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable [name]
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
To obtain the names, telephone, and fax of your Senators and
Representative, access the web site http://www.visi.com/juan/congress.
You may also call Capitol Hill: Senate operator: 202/224-3121; House
Operator: 202/225-3121.