Colorado

National Day of Action - It's Time to Act!

At the bottom of this page, you will find Washington phone numbers and email links you can use to contact your state's lawmakers.  You will also find special instructions or updates if your lawmaker has taken positive action.  Follow this link if you want to review background information and talking points before taking action. 

STEP 1:  Take Action with Your Senators Now!

Take Action by Phone: 

  • Contact Senate offices and identify yourself as a constituent (You can call the Capitol switchboard toll-free at 877-851-6437 and ask to be connected).
  • Leave this message:  "I am calling to urge Senator ______ to sign onto the Dodd-Corker Dear Colleague letter requesting robust Peace Corps funding in Fiscal Year 2011."

Take Action by Email:

  • Follow this link for a sample letter you can use with your Senators.
  • Please take a few moments to personalize your letter.  Share successes of your Peace Corps service, examples of how Peace Corps inspired your ongoing commitment to serving others or why Peace Corps is an important part of U.S. outreach to the world.
  • Use your Senator's weblinks below to send your messages.

Follow this link to read the Dodd-Corker Senate Peace Corps Dear Colleague letter.

STEP 2:  Take Action with Your Congressman/woman Now!

Take Action by Phone: 

  • Contact the office of your Representative and identify yourself as a constituent (You can call the Capitol switchboard toll-free at 877-851-6437 and ask to be connected).
  • Leave this message:  "I am calling to urge Representative ______ to sign onto the Farr-Honda-Petri Dear Colleague letter requesting robust Peace Corps funding in Fiscal Year 2011."

Take Action by Email:

  • Follow this link for a sample letter you can use with your Representative.
  • Please take a few moments to personalize your letter.  Share successes of your Peace Corps service, examples of how Peace Corps inspired your ongoing commitment to serving others or why Peace Corps is an important part of U.S. outreach to the world.
  • Use your Representative's weblink below to send your message.

Follow this link to read the House Peace Corps Dear Colleague letter.

STEP 3:  Thank You!

US Senate

Your Senators

Senator Mark Udall (D)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-5941
Fax: (202) 224-6471
Email Link

Federal Building
400 Road Avenue, Suite 215
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 245-9553

Senator Michael Bennet (D) (Senator Bennet has signed the Senate Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-3121
Fax: (202) 228-5036
Email Link

2300 15th Street
Suite 450
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 455-7600
Toll Free: (866) 455-9866
Fax: (303) 455-8851

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Diana L. DeGette (D-1st)  (Rep. DeGette has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4431
Fax: (202) 225-5657
Email Link

600 Grant Street
Suite 202
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 844-4988
Fax: (303) 844-4996

Representative Jared Polis (D-2nd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2161
Fax: (202) 225-7840
Email Link

4770 Baseline Dr.
Suite 220
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (303) 484-9596


Representative John T. Salazar (D-3rd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4761
Fax: (202) 226-9669
Email Link

134 West B Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone: (719) 543-8200
Fax: (719) 543-8204

Representative Betsy Markey (D-4th)  (Rep. Markey has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4676
Fax: (202) 225-5870
Email Link

3553 Clydesdale Parkway
Suite 110
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: (970) 663-3536
Fax: (970) 663-5270

Representative Doug Lamborn (R-5th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4422
Fax: (202) 226-2638
Email Link

3730 Sinton Road
Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 520-0055
Fax: (719) 520-0840

Representative Mike Coffman (R–6th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-7882
Fax: (202) 226-4623
Email Link

9220 Kimmer Dr.
Suite 220
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone: (720) 283-9772
Fax: (720) 283-9776

Representative Ed Perlmutter (D-7th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2645
Fax: (202) 225-5278
Email Link

12600 West Colfax Avenue
Suite B400
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: (303) 274-7944
Fax: (303) 274-6455