Tips for Calling a Congressional Office

• Do not expect to be able to personally speak to Senator/Representative.
  
• Ask to speak with the Legislative Assistant responsible for the issue.
  
• Be prepared. Before calling, have your message written in front of you and review it carefully…so you know exactly what you want to say.
  
• Identify yourself as a constituent (include title/position).
  
• State purpose of your call, and keep the message simple and concise.
  
• Be courteous. Congressional staff work long hours - 10 to 12 hour days are not uncommon - and have many demands and pressures on their time.
  
• Thank the staffer for taking your call and let him/her know you will follow-up.

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