Contact your representatives

Congressional offices track the number of constituents who call or email in support of a bill or an issue. More contacts correlate to more attention.  It may seem self-evident to you that climate matters, but elected representatives need to be formally told by many constituents -- and then told again over time. 

You can phone during office hours, or phone later to leave a message.  If you're more comfortable writing than phoning, you can submit a web email comment instead.

When you call or email, be respectful.  Speak your truth, make it simple and concise. Don't stress over what to say. 

• If climate is important to you, say that. 
• If you want them to support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, say that.  
• If you want them to work in a bipartisan way on this big issue, say that.  
• Finish up by saying thanks and wishing them well.
• Try to start or end with a heartfelt appreciation.  Recognize something positive that the member has said or done.  It doesn't have to be connected to climate or environment.

• Write your representative
• Call Congress
• Tweet Congress
• Join CCL's Monthly Calling Campaign