Make connections in D.C.

Many issues important to you are certain to be discussed in your hometown and debated by lawmakers in your home state. What happens in Washington, D.C., during the coming year is also certain to be critical to your trucking business. With the second session of the 116th U.S. Congress convening in January, lawmakers are already hard at work, so it’s time to start the communication process with them.

Congressional phone number

You can call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 to be transferred to any representative’s or senator’s office. All you have to do is provide the operator your home ZIP code.

Be sure to try and reach your legislators at their district offices when they are not in D.C. Contact information can be found on their congressional website, on their social media page, or in the local phone book under the government section.

Congressional addresses

You need to know only two addresses to send letters to your U.S. representative and senators, no matter who they are.

For Senators

Office of Senator (Name)

U.S. Senate

Washington, D.C. 20510

For Representatives

Office of Rep. (Name)

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, D.C. 20515

You don’t need to know what building their office is in or what their room number is. You just need the correct ZIP code and your letter will get there. LL