To address correspondence to a Senator

The Honorable (full name)

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator (last name):

To address correspondence to a Representative

The Honorable (full name)

United States House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Representative (last name):

When addressing correspondence to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the House use:

Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman or Dear Mr. Speaker.

Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of the letter.

Identify the specific piece of legislation.   e.g., House Bill H.R. or Senate Bill: S.

Be courteous, to the point and include key information using examples to support your position.

Address only one issue in each letter.

Keep the letter to one page.