WHAT CAN YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
They can apply for endorsement by AIDS PAC, and become an advocate in Congress for federally funded AIDS/HIV programs.
COMMUNICATE WTIH YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS
Call or write your Representative and Senators. Let them know where you stand on the issues of HIV/AIDS. Do it often! Your calls or letters may be as simple as the samples below:
BY MAIL
ADDRESSES:
The Honorable _______ _______
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable ______ ____
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Sample Letter:
Dear Senator/Representative ______:
I am writing to ask you to support/vote against _______ (issue - or bill number, if you know it). This issue is important and deserves your attention.
Sincerely,
Your name, address
BY PHONE
Capitol Switchboard: 202 224-3121
Sample Phone Call:
"Hello. My name is _____ and I am a constituent. I would like to register my opinion on the issue of ______. I am in favor of/opposed to _____. Please pass this information along to Senator ______/Rep.______.
Thank you."