Type "The Honorable" followed by the senator's first and last name, "Senate Office Building" and "Washington, D.C. 20510" on separate, single-spaced lines. Press "Enter" twice and address the senator with "Dear Senator" followed by the senator's last name and a semicolon . Press "Enter" twice.
State your views on the particular legislation or issue you would like to address. If you are writing about a piece of legislation, use the exact name of the legislation and the bill number. if you know it. Express why the particular legislation or issue is of interest to you and who or what in your life the legislation or issue might affect.
Press "Enter" twice to indicate a new paragraph.
Express your specific concern about the legislation or issue, Explain the reasons why you oppose or support the legislation or the senator's position on the issue. Be specific, brief and to the point but express your concerns and reasons clearly.
Press "Enter" twice to indicate a new paragraph.
Ask the senator to reply explaining his or her opinions and position on the legislation or issue and thank him or her for considering your views. Ask politely to show that you are fair, reasonable and sincerely interested in learning the senator's stance. Do not demand a response or an immediate commitment to support or oppose the legislation.
Press "Enter" twice, then type "Sincerely" followed by a comma. Press "Enter" two or three times, then type your first and last name; street address; city, state and zip code; phone number; and email address. Print out your letter and sign your name with a pen in the space between "Sincerely" and your typed name.