CALL CONGRESS
Fewer than 10 phone calls can get a member of Congress to pay attention. Yet, they often receive ZERO climate outreach from their constituents in any given week.
Making a personalized phone call is one of the most effective forms of climate advocacy, and it takes just a few minutes!
Call the congressional switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your senator or representative.
Don’t know who represents you? Ask the switchboard operator, or enter your address here.
Hi, my name is [NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/TOWN, STATE].
I’m calling to let you know that bold, meaningful climate action is my top priority.
(Optional) What are you doing to protect the # of federal workers in our state/district? (Click here before you call for the estimated # of federal workers by state and district).
I’d really like to see you step up and protect career federal workers who have served for decades under numerous administrations and stewarded scientific research at federal agencies. Please be a leader on this issue.
As a constituent, these issues are extremely important to me because [WHY DO YOU CARE?].
Thank you so much for passing along my message.
What to expect: Someone will answer (likely a staffer) or it will go to voicemail (outside business hours) so you can leave a message. Be polite and to the point. Each call or voicemail counts; it’s one way policymakers prioritize their agenda of top issues. Not getting through or mailbox full? Contact them another way.
Want to learn more? This short script, and why you care, is enough to make an impact! To better articulate your personal motivations for calling, here’s a free ‘Climate Why’ resource. For a deeper dive into current climate solutions, read our blog or Issue Briefings.
PS. Something else on your mind? Save the switchboard number to your contacts and call back any time!
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