How to Contact Congress

Members of Congress
There are several ways to reach your elected officials. Learn how to call, write, e-mail or schedule a meeting with your Representative or Senator, or his or her staff.

The White House
Call the White House to communicate your concerns about policies or the activities of federal agencies, or explore Web sites to find out more about what the agencies are supporting.

Call your Members of Congress at 202-224-3121. This is the switchboard number and operators will connect you to your Representatives or Senators.

Write your Members of Congress and mail to:
Representatives:

Name of Representative
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Senators:

Name of Senator
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Sample Letter to your Congressional Representative
E-mail your Members of Congress. The U.S. House of Representatives' Web site, at house.gov, provides e-mail addresses and Web sites for Representatives and Senators, as well as House and Senate committees.

Schedule a meeting with your Congressperson or his or her staff to discuss their position on current healthcare and cancer issues. Call 202-224-3121 to find your Congressperson's phone number.

Contact the White House

White House Switchboard:
Telephone: 202-456-1414
Website: whitehouse.gov

Contact Federal Agencies

U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Telephone: 202-619-0257 or 1-877-696-6775 (toll free)
Website: rwww.hhs.gov

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Telephone: 1-888-463-6332 (toll free)
Website: fda.gov

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Telephone: 202-720-2791
Website: www.usda.gov