{"id":364,"date":"2018-07-09T14:19:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T20:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scda.dojiggyengage.com\/?page_id=364"},"modified":"2018-07-09T14:19:22","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T20:19:22","slug":"find-your-representative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sicklecelldisease.org\/advocacy\/find-your-representative\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Your Representative"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is important for our elected officials to hear from their constituents and others who have expertise on an issue. Meeting and calling your legislators and her\/his staff members to let them know that you and your organization have information and expertise can be extremely helpful to them. Let them know that you can be a resource to them. Let your voce be heard!<\/span>
\nClick <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to find your house representative.<\/span>
\nClick <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to find your senator. <\/span>
\n-You can find out who they are by plugging in your zip code.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Their email addresses are provided and you can share your story by sending them a personal letter.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Email your letters, including your name and address.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Adding a personal touch to your letter is always meaningful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for writing a letter to your representative:<\/h2>\n

-Address the representative with the correct salutation (Dear Senator name, or Dear Representative name, or Dear Governor name). <\/span>
\n<\/span>-Reference the bill by its name and by the House or Senate file number and clearly describe the issue.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Be concise when stating the issue and let your elected official know how you want them to vote in your first sentence. <\/span>
\n<\/span>-Be specific, and if relevant, provide an example of how the issue affects your district.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Know your facts. Do not provide inaccurate or misleading information.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Be cordial when asking for the legislator\u2019s support or opposition.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Thank the legislator for their and attention to your letter.<\/span>
\n<\/span>-Follow-up letter with a phone call.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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