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Letters to Congress
You can write to representatives in Congress and ask that they support any pending or future legislation that will regulate pet stores, increase funding and/or strengthen the USDA's ability to enforce the AWA.
The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator:
or
The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Representative:
First paragraph:
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Identify yourself as a concerned citizen -
not a member of an organization.
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If you are writing about a specific bill,
mention the bill's name and number, what it does and whether you support it or not.
Second/third Paragraph:
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Include reasons for your support or opposition
to the bill.
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Include examples (another state's statute).
Last paragraph:
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Ask for a response.
- Thank them for their time.
Sincerely,
Name
Address
Phone number
NOTES
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Be polite and concise.
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Keep letters brief - no more than one page.
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Focus on a specific topic or bill.
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