In American we have the privilege of contacting our elected Federal representatives to let them know our opinions on important matters. Here is how you contact the President, your senators, and your congressperson.
- The President
How do you contact the President? Three easy ways:
- From his website
You can leave a comment on his website at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact. This is the easiest way to let your opinion be known.
- Snail mail
You can send President Biden regular mail at
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
Although letters are historically the way to contact our President, letters have the disadvantage now that they have to be screened for harmful substances and it may take a while to get to the White House. That being said, writing letters is still a valid way for you to share your concerns with the President. Avoid sending copies of pre-written letters to the President. Write a short, concise original message.
- Phone
You can call these numbers
Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414
- From his website
- Senators
Each state has two senators to represent their concerns. You can write them at www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm.
- Representative
Although Americans have two senators from their state, citizens have a single representative in Congress. You send your representative a message from the web at writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
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