How to Email Your Senator

Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. You are represented by one Representative in the House and by two Senators in the Senate. Unlike Representatives, Senators are the same for everyone within a state. Making your voice heard to Senators is a great way to stay involved in your community. Follow the steps below to send an email to both of your Senators.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Compose your message in a word processing document. What do you want to communicate to your Senators? Keep it short, concise, and polite. Type it up and save it for your records.

2. 

   Go to the U.S. Senate website (a link is provided in the resource section below). Enter your state from the drop down list at the top of the page. Click “go.”

3. 

   Click on the contact link for one of your senators.

4. 

   Provide your name, address, phone, email, and any other required information. Copy and paste your previously composed message. Click “submit.” You have successfully made your voice heard to one of your senators.

5. 

   Repeat the above steps for your other Senator.

Resources

• U.S. Senate
• Congress for Dummies: Tips on Dealing with Congressional Staff
• How to Email Your House Representative

[netlexis]

on 11/8/2009 Something we all ought to do much more often. Thanks.

[kittykat3]

on 9/4/2009 These are great tips on how to e-mail your senator. 5*

[FrazzledNanny]

on 8/25/2009 Very important message. Thanks for the information. 5*

[ttbirdie]

on 7/16/2009 Excellent, it is soooo important to make your voice be heard, that is what makes America so great, thanks 5* and rec

[sonni57]

on 7/4/2009 Thanks for the good info on emailing the senator.