Born in the U.S.A.: Tips on Phone Calls

Tips for Writing Your Representative

• Handwritten letters (versus typed or word-processed) are preferred.

• Keep it short; one page maximum for a letter.

• Personalize your letter.

• Include a sentence or two about your personal experience with the issue, or a sentence or two about the local impact of the legislation in question.

• Clearly tell the legislator what you want her/him to do ("please vote in favor of HB 315")

• Be sure to sign your letter! Mail or fax your letter right away. (If you fax, it's also a good idea to send a copy via postal service.)

• Postcards are quick and effective. Identify yourself and the bill, say what you want your legislator to do, and mail it.



Tools for Legislative Action An Encouraging Primer A Sample Letter Tips About Letters Calling Your Representative Who Represents You? The Legislative Process Basic Tips for Action	Tips for Writing Your Representative • Handwritten letters (versus typed or word-processed) are preferred. • Keep it short; one page maximum for a letter. • Personalize your letter. • Include a sentence or two about your personal experience with the issue, or a sentence or two about the local impact of the legislation in question. • Clearly tell the legislator what you want her/him to do ("please vote in favor of HB 315") • Be sure to sign your letter! Mail or fax your letter right away. (If you fax, it's also a good idea to send a copy via postal service.) • Postcards are quick and effective. Identify yourself and the bill, say what you want your legislator to do, and mail it. Many thanks to Citizens for Midwifery for material adapted from their web site. Click here to go there for a lot of other great information and contact to others in your community who are interested in birth issues.
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