Once you ve decided that Congress is the place to go, your next steps are to identify the specific representative or senator you should contact and to look into his or her position on issues you care about. Make sure you can answer these questions before contacting your Congressional office. Almost every American has one House Representative and two Senators. House Members represent discrete districts based on population.
Senators represent entire states.
You are relevant to your Representative or Senator because you live or work in the area they represent, and you vote . Before sending a letter, calling, or asking for a visit, know where he or she stands on your issues. Also, know what issues your member cares passionately about. Being able to present your views in terms your member understands and agrees with will help you get the most out of your interaction with the office. Call your Congressional office and ask them to send you CRS report number 98-461C Track down your Representative's and Senators' websites through the House and Senate sites.