Mississippi

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 Thad Cochran (R)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-5054
Fax: (202) 224-9450
Email Link

188 East Capitol Street
Suite 614
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 965-4459
Fax: (601) 965-4919

Senator Roger Wicker (R)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-6253
Fax: (202) 228-0378
Email Link

245 East Capitol Street
Suite 226
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 965-4644
Fax: (601) 965-4007

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Travis Childers (D-1st)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4306
Fax: (202) 225-3549
Email Link

108-B East Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 823-4481
Fax: (662) 844-5437

Representative Bennie Thompson (D-2nd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-5876
Fax: (202) 225-5898
Email Link

107 West Madison Street
Bolton, MS 39041
Phone: (601) 866-9003
Fax: (601) 866-9036

Representative Gregg Harper (R-3rd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-5031
Fax: (202) 225-5797
Email Link

110-D Airport Road
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: (601) 932-2410
Fax: (601) 965-4598

Representative Gene Taylor (D-4th)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-5772
Fax: (202) 225-7074
Email Link

2424 14th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: (228) 864-7670
Fax: (228) 864-3099