Washington

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!

• Forward this link to at least five other people you know.
• Contact us at to let us know you took action.

US Senate

Your Senators

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Your Representatives