How To Email

Your Congresspersons

E-mail is growing as a form of communication on Capitol Hill. This has led the Hill to create a user-friendly focus on "e-communications." E-mail is especially valuable for short messages to your Representatives or Senators. A more extensive dialogue is better suited to other formats, such as letter writing or face-to-face meetings. E-mail does not replace other forms of communications, but supplements them.

The majority of Members have done away with their public e-mail addresses and now use a "write your Member" format on their web pages.

1. Identify yourself as a constituent, by using the programs that identify you by ZIP code.

2. As with a letter, express yourself with a respectful and courteous tone.

3. Stick to one issue and include bill number if possible.

4. E-mails should briefly state your position, including what you are asking the Member to do.

5. Request a written response (whether by e-mail or U.S. mail). Offer contact information if other than an e-mail address.

E-Mail to Congress

To reach your Representative or Senators by e-mail, contact Members' web pages at www.house.gov or www.senate.gov or access active links to your Members' web pages at "Contact Your Congressperson" above.

E-Mail to the White House