Contacting Your Legislator - Tips from March for Life Education & Defense Fund

The March for Life Education and Defense Fund calls on its members to reach out to their elected officials concerning life issues. Below are guidelines to follow when writing letters, sending e-mails or making phone calls to your legislators.

Writing a Letter

• Clearly identify what your letter is concerning, and address only one subject or piece of legislation per letter.
• Clearly state what you want the Member of Congress to do (sponsor, oppose, vote for, investigate, etc.)
• Be brief, but give good reasons for your letter or request. Keep your letter to no more than one page.
• Send a thank you letter if appropriate.

Follow these guidelines when addressing your letter:

To a Senator: The Honorable (full name) __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator LAST NAME:

To a Representative: The Honorable (full name) __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative LAST NAME:

 
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Mission Statement for the March for Life Education and Defense Fund

“These Life Principles express the ideals motivating prolife Americans and indicate the purpose of the MARCH FOR LIFE: -We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life, and Therefore  continue reading here.