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:

Note: 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 Madam Chairwoman:

Dear Madam Speaker or Mr. Speaker:

Tips On Writing Congress

The letter is the most 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. 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. Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position.
3. Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page.

Contact Congressional members.
Group calls for action.
House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania's Governmental web site.

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