Format for Addressing People in Politics
You can find the name and address of your representative by going to Congress.org.
When addressing your letter, use the following format:
1) For Your Senator:
The Honorable (full name)
(Room Number) (Name) Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator (last name):
OR
2) For Your House Representative:
The Honorable (full name)
(Room Number) (Name) House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representative (last name):
The basic outline of a letter
Keep it Simple
Your letter should address a single topic or issue. Typed, one-page letters are best. Many PACs (Political Action Committees) recommend a three-paragraph letter structured like this:
1. Say why you are writing and who you are. List your “credentials.” (If you want a response, you must include your name and address, even when using email.)
2. Provide more detail. Be factual not emotional. Provide specific rather than general information about how the topic affects you and others. If a certain bill is involved, cite the correct title or number whenever possible. (WRITE as if u are the nursing student, and give examples RELATING TO A NURSING STUDENT WHO IS LOW INCOME, SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO DAUGHTERS WITH DISABILITIES/CHRONIC ILLNESS; if possible)
3. Close by requesting the action you want taken: a vote for or against a bill, or change in general policy.
The best letters are courteous, to the point, and include specific supporting examples.
From: http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/letterscongress.htm
