Each week federal Representatives and Senators typically receive hundreds, if not thousands of form emails and letters, pre-printed post-cards and petitions urging support of a wide range of legislation.  In a world where information is transmitted with great speed, these communications are helpful to rapidly mount large campaigns and enable citizens to act quickly on important issues.  Yet, despite the growing convenience that form correspondences may offer, it is vital that we as individuals also continue using our own voices through personal phone calls and written letters when contacting federal representatives. 

Simply put, the “personal touch” still remains one of the most effective and memorable ways to sincerely express the importance of a piece of legislation.  NHES encourages you to write polite, brief and specific letters to your elected officials regarding animal welfare issues!

Contact Legislatures

Call 1-888-VOTE SMART or visit www.vote-smart.org for a listing of your state representatives’ names.

Visit www.senate.gov (U.S. Senators) and www.house.gov (U.S. Representative) for a listing of federal representatives mailing addresses, or call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.

Call (800) 688-9889 for a lists federal congressional telephone and fax numbers.

Write the President and Vice President at:

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500

Fax: (202)456-2461 or, e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov or vice.president@whitehouse.gov

Learn About Bills

For locating voting records, directories, and status reports, visit capitoladvantage.com

To obtain copies of bills, visit thomas.loc.gov