How-To Guide for Contacting Legislators
Navin Desai, Georgetown Day School
In a nation where the government dictates what and will be done about issues facing every one of us, influencing policy is imperative in shaping both the future of our country and the entire planet. Given the urgency of climate change, advocating for bills is even more impactful when it comes to environmental issues.
Here is your quick how-to guide for contacting legislators:
Find them!
There are many ways to figure out who your representative(s) and senators are. The easiest method is simply to use a website.
Try visiting MyReps, entering your address and looking through the results.
If you want to advocate for a federal bill, locate your two senators and representative(s) — you’re now ready to move on to the next step!
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