As citizens, we rely on our elected officials to represent our interests in Congress. But how can they do that if they don’t know what we care about? That’s where we come in. By writing a letter to our representatives, we can let them know what issues matter most to us and what actions we want them to take. And with climate change becoming an increasingly urgent concern, it’s more important than ever to make our voices heard.
So, how do we go about writing a letter to Congress? It’s actually pretty simple. The most effective way to get our message across is by crafting a personal letter or email to our representatives. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be a professional writer to do this. With our handy guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our elected officials are working towards a better future for all of us. Let’s get started!
Here at Citizens’ Climate Lobby, our volunteers are regularly telling members of Congress that climate change is a major problem that should be given top priority. We also let them know that carbon pricing is a climate solution with bipartisan appeal and quick impact on America’s greenhouse gas emissions.
It’s not hard to write a compelling letter to your member of Congress that will help move them forward on climate policy. Here’s a basic outline on writing effective letters:
Find more information to include in your letter, as well as sources for the information, see our price on carbon page here.
Remember that it’s best to keep your letter to one page, and that handwritten letters make the ultimate impact!
The House of Representatives is starting discussions about climate change. Will you contact your Representative about carbon pricing?
Yes! The idea that Elected Officials don’t listen to their constituents is not true. In reality, Congressional staffers take every call and voicemail and read every email their office receives and pass these onto their member of Congress in regular briefings. Congress works for you and they want to know what their constituents care about. You may receive a generic email in response, but your message was still received loud and clear.
Members of Congress require a prefix for emails that are sent to their office. We acknowledge that the prefixes provided do not encompass all gender identities. Unfortunately it is Congress that sets these prefixes and so we are required to use the ones that are currently accepted by the majority of offices.
You only need to email once yourself. Then, share this page with any friends, family, and coworkers who want to introduce themselves to their members of Congress, too!
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