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One of the most effective ways to pass legislation is to contact your Representatives and Senators in Congress. Your Representatives and Senators really do listen to the needs of their constituents, especially when enough people are asking for change.

Calling the office is probably the best way to to make sure that you are heard. You can use the scripts below when you call.


E-mail CongressAlthough calling Congress is the best method of contact, you can also e-mail your congress member if this is easier for you.

Please take a few moments to call your Senators and member of the House of Representatives. A short call will make a huge difference. Follow these quick and easy steps:

1) To find out the contact information for your members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, visit: www.congress.org. Or if you know the names of your Representative and Senators, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.

2) To find out if your member of the House of Representatives is already a co-sponsor of the Youth PROMISE Act, click here.

3) To find out of your Senator is already a co-sponsor of the Youth PROMISE Act, click here.

SAMPLE SCRIPTS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Youth PROMISE Act

Hi, my name is ______ and I’m a constituent of Congressperson ______’s district. I’m calling to urge him/her to become a co-sponsor, if he/she is not already, of the Youth PROMISE Act currently in the House of Representatives and the Senate.  The bill number for the House is H.R. 1064.

I would like to receive a written response as to his/her position on this issue.  Thank you for taking the time to hear my thoughts on this important piece of legislation.


SENATE

Youth PROMISE Act

Hi, my name is ______ and I’m a constituent of Senator ______’s. I’m calling to urge him/her to become a co-sponsor, if he/she is not already, of the Youth PROMISE Act currently in the House of Representatives and the Senate.  The bill number for the Senate is S. 435.

I would like to receive a written response as to his/her position on this issue.  Thank you for taking the time to hear my thoughts on this important piece of legislation.


It's as simple as that. Remember, your call can literally make a world of difference!


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