Nebraska

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 Mike Johanns (R)       
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-4224
Fax: (202) 228-0436
Email Link

9900 Nicholas Street
Suite 325      
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 758-8981      
Fax: (402) 758-9165      
         
Senator Ben Nelson (D)       
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-6551
Fax: (202) 228-0012
Email Link

7602 Pacific Street
Suite 205      
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 391-3411
Fax: (402) 391-4725

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-1st)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4806
Fax: (202) 225-5686
Email Link

Cornhusker Plaza
301 South 13th Street
Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 438-1598
Fax: (402) 438-1604

Representative Lee Terry (R-2nd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4155
Fax: (202) 226-5452
Email Link

11717 Burt Street
Suite 106
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 397-9944
Fax: (402) 397-8787

Representative Adrian Smith (R-3rd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-6435
Fax: (202) 225-0207
Email Link

416 Valleyview Drive
Suite 600
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone: (308) 633-6333
Fax: (308) 633-6335