Contact Your Legislator on Critical MS Legislation
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You are often asked to participate in our nation’s democratic process by contacting your state and federal officials and expressing your opinion on legislative issues. Here are a few suggestions to consider before addressing a bill or issue with legislators:
Before contacting your legislator, pray that you will be able to communicate your message in the right spirit so that it will be well received. Determine the voting districts you live in and Identify Your Elected Officials. The person who answers the legislator’s phone is often an office assistant or staff member. Treat them with respect. When speaking to an official, be kind, courteous and remember to say, “Thank you” for their time. When you contact Legislators on tough issues, share your feelings and give a reasonable explanation for your conviction. Know the subject matter, the number of the bill, if applicable, and be able to state your position in two to three minutes. A good rule of thumb is “one contact – one issue.”
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Once you know who your legislators are in the MS House and Senate and how to contact them, the Christian Action Commission urges you to stay informed on pending legislation listed here.
This link will take you to a list of proposed bills that are either supported, not supported, or being monitored. Any bill you see can be selected so you can send a quick message to your Representative or Senator to share your position.
Also, the Christian Action Commission produces an annual Mississippi Legislative Guide to contacting State and Congressional/Federal Legislators. Download your own copy shown below by clicking here
