REMINDER TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES Send Lawmaker Thank Yous After your meeting, it is a good idea to follow-up with your lawmaker accordingly. Thank the Member of Congress and/or his staff for their time and support. Even if a legislator’s position is not clear, you still need to maintain a relationship. Personal letters are among the most effective forms of delivering a message that will be noticed. To assist you, below please find contact information for our federal delegation: Senator Shelton Whitehouse Senator Jack Reed United States Senate United States Senate 530 Hart Senate Office Bldg. 728 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Counsel: Ches Garrison Legislative Assistant: James Ahn Phone: (202) 224-2921 Phone: (202) 224-4642 Website: www.whitehouse.senate.gov Website: www.reed.senate.gov E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Congressman David Cicilline Congressman James Langevin United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives 2244 Rayburn House Office Bldg. 2077 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Legislative Correspondent: Joseph Van Wye Legislative Assistant: Peter La Fountain Phone: (202) 225-4911 Phone: (202) 225-2735 Website: www.cicilline.house.gov Website: www.langevin.house.gov E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Communications by email only are requested. Tips on e-mailing Congress: The DC area mail system is not as efficient as it used to be. E-mail is a fast way that you can send information and opinions to your representative. Generally, the same guidelines apply as with writing letters to Congress. Always ask for a response back that way you can be sure that your e-mail reached the person you wished to contact. Tips on writing Congress (letters should be sent by email if possible): The letter is still a popular choice of communication with a congressional office. If you decide to write a letter, this list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the letter: 1. 1. Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill: S.____. 2. 2. Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position. 3. 3. Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page. Addressing Correspondence: To a Senator: The Honorable (full name) __(Rm.#)__(name of) Senate Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator: To a Representative: The Honorable (full name) __(Rm.#)__(name of) House Office Building United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative: .