Connecticut

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 Christopher J. Dodd (D)  (Senator Dodd is a co-author of the Senate Peace Corps Dear Colleague letter.  Thank him for his leadership!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-2823
Fax: (202) 224-1083
Email Link

30 Lewis Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 258-6940
Fax: (860) 258-6958

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (I)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-4041
Fax: (202) 224-9750
Email Link

One Constitution Plaza
7th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 549-8463
Fax: (860) 549-8478

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative John B. Larson (D-1st)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2265
Fax: (202) 225-1031
Email Link

221 Main Street
2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 278-8888
Fax: (860) 278-2111

Representative Joseph Courtney (D-2nd)  (Rep. Courtney has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2076
Fax: (202) 225-4977
Email Link

Two Courthouse Square
5th Floor
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 886-0139
Fax: (860) 886-2974

Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd)    (Rep. DeLauro has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-3661
Fax: (202) 225-4840
Email Link

59 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 562-3718
Fax: (203) 772-2260

Representative Jim Himes (D-4th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-5541
Fax: (202) 225-9629
Email Link

10 Middle Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 579-5870
Fax: (203) 579-0771

Representative Christopher Murphy (D-5th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4476
Fax: (202) 225-5933
Email Link

One Grove Street
Suite 225
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: (860) 223-8412
Fax: (860) 223-8412