One of the most effective means for Christians to shape legislative actions regarding the church, Christian morals, and Godly concerns is through personal contact. Taking the time to either write, e-mail, call or visit lawmakers will impact decisions that need to be made. . Lawmakers are servants of the people who elect them.
A recent study by American University officials implied that letters from constituents were the most effective means of communication. Telephoning the lawmaker was a close second.
What are guidelines for Christians when writing a letter to an elected official?
1. Be timely. Write your concerns near voting time.
2. Be clear and legible.
3. Stay with one issue or request.
4. Be courteous
5. Include your name, address, email address, etc.
What are the guidelines when you meet personally with your elected officials?
1. Set up an appointment and be prompt.
2. Plan ahead of time the idea that you want promoted.
3. Prepare a brief, one page, sheet with your request including the need, the problem, and your idea for the solution. Leave the info sheet with the official.
4. Ask your legislator for help.
5. Be kind and considerate.
Our state and national leaders impact our lives in many ways by the decisions they make. Your individual involvement and commitments can make a monumental difference. Pray for Godly courage and wisdom. Be active.
The following information (address and correct salutation) will help you with your communication to your elected officials.
President of the United States - Dear Mr. President (Salutation)
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
U.S. Senator - Dear Senator (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
U.S. Representative - Dear Representative (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Governor - Dear Governor (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
State Capitol
P.O. Box 139
Jackson, MS 39205
State Senator - Dear Senator (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
Mississippi Senate
State Capitol
P.O. Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
State Representative - Dear Representative (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
Mississippi House of Representatives
State Capitol
P.O. Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
When writing to the chair of a committee or the Speaker of the House it is proper to address them as:
Dear Mr. Chairman or Madame Chairwoman
Dear Mr. Speaker
United States Congressional Information:
The Honorable Thad Cochran
United States Senate
113 Dirksen Building
Washington, DC 20510
phone: 202-224-5054
fax: 202-224-9450
Web site: www.cochran.senate.gov
Email: [email protected]
The Honorable Roger Wicker
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6253
Fax: 202-228-0378
Website: www.wicker.senate.gov
The Honorable Travis Childers
1st Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
1708 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4306
Fax: 202-225-3549
Website: www.childers.house.gov
Email: www.house.gov/writerep/
The Honorable Bennie Thompson
2nd Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
2432 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5876
Fax: 202-225-5898
Website: www.house.gov/thompson/
Email: [email protected]
The Honorable Gregg Harper
3rd Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
307 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2403
Phone: 202-225-5031
Fax: 202-225-5797
Email: www.house.gov/writerep/
The Honorable Gene Taylor
4th Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
2269 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5772
Fax: 202-225-7074
Website: www.house.gov/genetaylor/
Email: Www.house.gov/writerep/
A recent study by American University officials implied that letters from constituents were the most effective means of communication. Telephoning the lawmaker was a close second.
What are guidelines for Christians when writing a letter to an elected official?
1. Be timely. Write your concerns near voting time.
2. Be clear and legible.
3. Stay with one issue or request.
4. Be courteous
5. Include your name, address, email address, etc.
What are the guidelines when you meet personally with your elected officials?
1. Set up an appointment and be prompt.
2. Plan ahead of time the idea that you want promoted.
3. Prepare a brief, one page, sheet with your request including the need, the problem, and your idea for the solution. Leave the info sheet with the official.
4. Ask your legislator for help.
5. Be kind and considerate.
Our state and national leaders impact our lives in many ways by the decisions they make. Your individual involvement and commitments can make a monumental difference. Pray for Godly courage and wisdom. Be active.
The following information (address and correct salutation) will help you with your communication to your elected officials.
President of the United States - Dear Mr. President (Salutation)
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
U.S. Senator - Dear Senator (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
U.S. Representative - Dear Representative (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Governor - Dear Governor (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
State Capitol
P.O. Box 139
Jackson, MS 39205
State Senator - Dear Senator (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
Mississippi Senate
State Capitol
P.O. Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
State Representative - Dear Representative (last name)
The Honorable (full name)
Mississippi House of Representatives
State Capitol
P.O. Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
When writing to the chair of a committee or the Speaker of the House it is proper to address them as:
Dear Mr. Chairman or Madame Chairwoman
Dear Mr. Speaker
United States Congressional Information:
The Honorable Thad Cochran
United States Senate
113 Dirksen Building
Washington, DC 20510
phone: 202-224-5054
fax: 202-224-9450
Web site: www.cochran.senate.gov
Email: [email protected]
The Honorable Roger Wicker
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6253
Fax: 202-228-0378
Website: www.wicker.senate.gov
The Honorable Travis Childers
1st Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
1708 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4306
Fax: 202-225-3549
Website: www.childers.house.gov
Email: www.house.gov/writerep/
The Honorable Bennie Thompson
2nd Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
2432 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5876
Fax: 202-225-5898
Website: www.house.gov/thompson/
Email: [email protected]
The Honorable Gregg Harper
3rd Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
307 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2403
Phone: 202-225-5031
Fax: 202-225-5797
Email: www.house.gov/writerep/
The Honorable Gene Taylor
4th Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
2269 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5772
Fax: 202-225-7074
Website: www.house.gov/genetaylor/
Email: Www.house.gov/writerep/