Hawaii

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 Daniel Inouye (D) (Please follow this link for a special action for Senator Inouye)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-3934
Fax: (202) 224-6747
Email Link

Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 7-212
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 808-541-2542
Fax: 808-541-2549

Senator Daniel Akaka (D)  (Senator Akaka has signed the Senate Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-6361
Fax: (202) 224-2126
Email Link

Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 3-106
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 808-522-8970
Fax: 808-545-4683

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Neil Abercrombie (D-1st)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2726
Fax: (202) 225-4580
Email Link

Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 4-104
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 808-541-2570
Fax: 808-533-0133

Representative Mazie Hirono (D-2nd)  (Rep. Hirono has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4906
Fax: (202) 225-4987
Email Link

Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 5-104
Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: 808-541-1986
Fax: 808-538-0233