Rhode Island

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 Jack Reed (D)     
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-4642
Fax: (202) 224-4680
Email Link

1000 Chapel View Boulevard
Suite 290   
Cranston, RI 02920      
Phone: (401) 943-3100     
Fax: (401) 464-6837

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D)  (Senator Whitehouse has signed the Senate Peace Corps funding Dear Colleague letter. Say thank you!)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 224-2921
Fax: (202) 228-6362
Email Link

170 Westminster Street
Suite 1100
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 453-5294
Fax: (401) 453-5085

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives

Representative Patrick J. Kennedy (D-1st)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-4911
Fax: (202) 225-3290
Email Link

249 Roosevelt Avenue
Suite 200
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 729-5600
Fax: (401) 729-5608
   
Representative James R. Langevin (D-2nd)
Washington Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 225-2735
Fax: (202) 225-5976
Email Link

300 Centerville Road
Suite 200S
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 732-9400
Fax: (401) 737-2982