Iowa

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 Charles E. Grassley (R)                                            
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-3744
Fax: (202) 224-6020
Email Link

Federal Building
210 Walnut Street
Suite 721
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 288-1145
Fax: (515) 288-5097

Senator Tom Harkin (D)                                                         
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-3254
Fax: (202) 224-9369
Email Link

Federal Building
210 Walnut Street
Room 733
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-4574
Fax: (515) 284-4937 

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Bruce Braley (D-1st)  (Rep. Braley has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)                                                
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2911
Fax: (202) 225-6666
Email Link

209 West Fourth Street
Suite 104
Davenport, IA 52801
Phone: (563) 323-5988
Fax: (563) 323-5231

Representative Dave Loebsack (D-2nd)  (Rep. Loebsack has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info: 
Phone: (202) 225-6576
Fax: (202) 226-0757
Email Link

150 First Avenue NE
Suite 375
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 364-2288
Fax: (319) 364-2994

Representative Leonard L. Boswell (D-3rd)     
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-3806
Fax: (202) 225-5608
Email Link

300 East Locust Street
Suite 32
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 282-1909
Fax: (515) 282-1785

Representative Tom Latham (R-4th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-5476
Fax: (202) 225-3301
Email Link

1421 South Bell Avenue
Suite 108 A
Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: (515) 232-2885
Fax: (515) 232-2844

Representative Steve King (R-5th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4426
Fax: (202) 225-3193
Email Link

40 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 325-1404
Fax: (712) 325-1405