Maine

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 Olympia Snowe (R)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-5344
Fax: (202) 224-1946
Email Link

One Cumberland Place
Suite 306
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 945-0432
Toll Free: (800) 432-1599
Fax: (207) 941-9525

Senator Susan Collins (R)                        
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-2523
Fax: (202) 224-2693
Email Link

One City Center
Suite 100                                                 
Portland, ME 04101                                                              
Phone: (207) 780-3575
Fax: (207) 828-0380

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Chellie Pingree (D-1st)  (Rep. Pingree has signed the House Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-6116
Fax: (202) 225-5590
Email Link

57 Exchange Street
Suite 302
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-5019
Fax: (207) 871-0720

Representative Michael H. Michaud (D-2nd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-6306
Fax: (202) 225-2943
Email Link

179 Lisbon Street
Ground Floor
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 782-3704
Fax: (207) 782-5330