You can download the sample letters and then print them out.

• Letter 1: PDF or Microsoft Word (zipped) (general)
• Letter 2: PDF or Microsoft Word (zipped) (from senior citizens)
• Letter 3: PDF or Microsoft Word (zipped) (general)

Use the three sample letters "as is," make changes or write your own letter entirely.

When writing to your legislator in Congress, address correspondence to:

Honorable__________ U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510

Honorable__________ U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

You can contact legislators' offices through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. Phone numbers are also available through the House and Senate web sites: www.House.gov and www.Senate.gov. Most members have individual web sites and E-mail addresses, which can also be found on the House and Senate sites. Remember to include your address in your letter.

We strongly urge you to fax, E-mail or mail letters to your legislators today.