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Make Congress Work for You
by using these resources
Pocket Constitution
Citizen's Handbook
Persauding Congress
Congressional Directory
How To Contact Congress and Writing Tips
Congress works for you, not the other way around.

These resources can help you get the most out of your two Senators, your Representative in the House, and the staffers who work for you.

Pocket Constitution
The Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Amendments to the Constitution, Significant Dates, and Index, all in a handy pocket-sized booklet.
More information here.

Citizen's Handbook
Practical guidance how to prepare for and meet with elected officials and staff, how to write effective letters and emails to elected officials, strategies for influencing legislators face-to-face, best practices for communicating with Congress and state legislatures, and how to write persuasive "letters to the editor". Includes the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
More information here.

Persauding Congress
A very practical book, packed with wisdom and experience. For less than the cost of a cab ride to the airport, you can learn how to stop wasting your time when you visit Washington.
More information here.

Congressional Directory
This comprehensive directory lists members of the US Senate and House of Representatives, complete with color photos and a fold-out map of Capitol Hill.
More information here.

How To Contact Congress and Writing Tips
See these free resources:
- Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
- How to Contact Congress
- Leadership and Committees of Congress

What Your Member of Congress Can Do for You: Gallery Passes, Flags, Presidential Greetings, and Help with Federal Agencies
The downloadable audio version is FREE.

Congressional Directories

On the web, member directories are here: House, Senate.
Capitol Switchboard - 202-224-3121
See our list of the Congressional leadership.
See our Congressional Directory.
The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (1774 - Present) is here. You can also use the search form below:

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