Sample Letter to Federal Legislators
(copy & paste this letter into Microsoft Word, address it to each of the individual legislators, print it out a version for each legislator, sign and mail it directly to them at the addresses provided below. You can also write letters in your own handwriting for greater impact.)
Dear Senator or Representative;
I support public investment that improves our nation’s ability to deliver affordable, reliable electricity. I support wise investments that diversify our nation’s energy portfolio and make our country more energy efficient and independent.
Now more than ever, I am very concerned about what rising energy costs will do to the average family. Please balance any votes you cast about electricity with the need to keep it affordable.
My electric cooperative is working hard to keep my electric bill affordable. They recently mailed a survey to me and the other cooperative members dealing with potential climate change legislation. 3,939 people responded to the survey and 85% (3,362) of the membership said that they do not support nor can they afford to pay anything extra on their electric bill to support a carbon tax or cap & trade program to address carbon emissions.
I understand that dealing with energy and environmental problems are complicated and it will take time and more study. Electric cooperatives are ready to help you balance these priorities to find a solution. Will you please work with the electric cooperatives to be sure public policy meets my need for affordable electricity?
Thank you for your attention to my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
(your signature)
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Copy the Letter above, sign it and send it to each of the following Federal Legislators:
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
525 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Telephone (217) 492-4062
U.S. Senator Rolland Burris
607 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 492-5089
U.S. Congressman John Shimkus
3130 Chatham Road-Suite C
Springfield, IL 62704
Telephone (217) 492-5090
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello
144 Lincoln Place Court-Suite 4
Belleville, IL 62221
Telephone (618) 233-8026
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S, House of Representatives
H-232 US Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Telephone (202) 225-0100
Representative Henry Waxman
2204 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Telephone (202) 225-3976 |
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