How to Write a Letter to Your U.S. Senator(s) Online

Capitol building, Washington, D.C.

You can write your senator regarding issues that you are interested in, to seek guidance or to comment on a particular action. While typing a hard copy and sending it through the mail still is an option, a more efficient and free way is to contact your senator through email.

Instructions

1. Go online to Congress.org.

2. Click on "Write Your Lawmaker" in the middle of the screen, about a third of the way down the screen, under the heading "Letters to Leaders."

3. Type your zip code into the box provided, then click "Go." You might need to add additional information if your zip code splits legislative districts.

4. Click on your senator's name. You will be taken to her bio page. Click on the next tab to the right, which reads "Contact."

5. Click on "Web Form." Note that you will need to be signed in to write a letter. If you click on "Web Form" without being signed in, you will be taken to a screen to either sign in or "Register" an account.

6. Click "Register" if this is your first visit. Type in your email address, a password (twice) zip code and check the box marked "I agree to Terms and Conditions" after reading them. Then click "Register Now."

7. Check your email inbox for a confirmation message. You must click the link in the email to be taken back to the Congress.org website.

8. Fill in your name and click the boxes next to topics of interest to you on the page you are directed to. Click to proceed and you will be taken to a short profile pages of congressional members who represent you.

9. Click "Write this official" under the senator you wish to contact.

10. Fill out the form, including the letter you wish to send to your senator, then press "Send Message."

Tips & Warnings

• Do not be afraid to let your elected leaders know what you want, you put them in office, they work for you

• Do not write any threatening letters that could land you in jail or prison.

References

• Congress.org