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Relevant Congressional Committees

Unless specifically asked to contact Washington offices directly, the most effective way to send your message to your Congressmen is through their district offices. Every Congressman has one or more, manned by staff whose job it is to tell him/her about the concerns of his/her constituents. A few phone calls to this office will result in the message getting through to Washington very rapidly. Your Representative’s district office should be given in the government section of the phone book.

You can find his/her district office(s), fax and phone number, and e mail by going to www.thomas.loc.gov and looking under the House directory. If you prefer to fax or e mail Washington, be SURE to give your home address, especially in the message section of the e mail. Congressional staff tend to delete e-mail from anyone who is not a constituent. The address, phone and fax number for the individual members of Congress can be found on the Thomas website or by calling the U.S. Capitol Switchboard, 202 224 3121. If you e-mail your Congressman, put your town and city in the subject line. Forget regular mail to Washington. Delivery is extremely slow because of the high security.

HOUSE EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE COMMITTEE

This Committee has the responsibility for drafting legislation on education (IDEA, NCLB, and the Higher Education Act) and workforce (vocational education, vocational rehabilitation, and adult literacy) issues.

SENATE HELP (HEALTH EDUCATION, LABOR AND PENSIONS) COMMITTEE

EMPLOYMENT, SAFETY AND TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE

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