Tips on writing members of Congress:

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

• Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of the letter. If your pertains to a specific pieces of legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g. House bill: H.R.___, Senate bill: S.____.

• Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position.

• Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page.

• Addressing Correspondence: To a Senator:
  The Honorable (full name) ________,
  (Rm. #) Senate Office Building
  United States Senate
  Washington, D.C. 20510
  Dear Senator _______

• Addressing Correspondence: To a Representative:
  The Honorable (full name) ________,
  (Rm. #) House Office Building
  House of Representatives
  Washington, D.C. 20515
  Dear Representative ______

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