Whether you use email, postal mail, fax or phone, be sure to include your own postal mailing address. You may include your own email address, fax number, or phone number if you wish. Written communications should be kept to one issue per letter. Letters should be formal in tone, rather than casual. Be courteous and to the point.
Concise communication is preferred.
Messages should be no longer than one page, and preferably limited to only a few paragraphs. In your first paragraph, identify yourself, your affiliation and your major concern. In the second and additional paragraphs, explain why your concern is important. Include key information and use examples to support your position. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation, identify it by using House Bill H.R. xxxx or Senate Bill S. xxxx, where xxxx is the number assigned to the legislation.