Voting and civic life
Who handles contacting my members of Congress about an issue?
Who handles it
Your U.S. representative and your state’s U.S. senators. Their offices take messages through their websites, by mail, and by phone.
- Federal
- Not State
- Not Local
Facts checked November 5, 2026 · 3 sources
Why federal government
The Senate asks that questions about policy, legislation, or requests for personal help go to the senators from your own state. Many senators will not reply to people from other states.
What to do next
- Enter your ZIP code at House.gov to find your representative and their contact page.
- Choose your state at Senate.gov to find your senators, then use the web contact form on their sites.
- Or call the U.S. Capitol switchboard and ask to be connected to the office.
Learn the background: What is the difference between a senator and a representative?
Sources
Official recordHouse.gov: Find your representative
Official recordSenate.gov: Contacting U.S. senators
Official recordUSAGov: Find and contact elected officials