How to Email Your Senator

Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. You are represented by member of the House and by two senators. Unlike representatives, senators are the same for everyone within a state. When you have an opinion on an issue or proposed legislation, you can email your senators to let them know what you think.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Compose your message in a word processing document. Keep it short, concise and polite. Type it up and save it for your records.

2. Go to the U.S. Senate website, senate.gov. Select 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 address and any other required information. Copy and paste your previously composed message into the message space. Click "submit." You have successfully made your voice heard to one of your senators.

5. Repeat process to email your other senator.

References

• United States Senate: Contact Information