CALL CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THESE
HOUSE
21st Century Global Health Technology Act (H.R. 1515)
What to say: “Hello, I’m a Borgen Project supporter and I would like the Representative to co-sponsor H.R. 1515, the 21st Century Global Health Technology Act.”
See if your leader has cosponsored the bill
Food Aid Reform Act (H.R. 1983)
What to say: “Hello, I’m a Borgen Project supporter and I would like the Representative to co-sponsor H.R. 1983, the Food Aid Reform Act.”
SENATE
21st Century Global Health Technology Act
What to say: “Hello, I’m a Borgen Project supporter and I would like the Senator to co-sponsor, the 21st Century Global Health Technology Act.”
* Not yet introduced in the Senate. Cosponsor list coming shortly.
ONGOING CALLS NEEDED
Poverty-Focused Aid
What to say: “Hi, I’m a Borgen Project supporter and I would like to see funding for poverty-focused aid increased.”
Learn why calling is so important.
1FIND YOUR LEADERS
Everyone living in the United States is served by 2 U.S. Senators and 1 U.S. Representative.
2ADD TO YOUR PHONE
Add the phone numbers of your 3 members of Congress to your cellphone.
3CALL WEEKLY
A helpful receptionist, usually an intern, will answer the phone. All you have to say is, “I’m a Borgen Project supporter. Please increase funding for USAID.”
100 Senators + 435 Representatives = Congress
- You have three members of Congress who represent you back in D.C. – Two Senators and one Representative.
- Senators serve in the Senate and there are two from each state.
- Representatives serve in the House of Representatives and the number is determined by population. For example, there are numerous Representatives in New York City while there is only one Representative serving all of Alaska.
- Representatives are frequently referred to as Congressmen, Congresswomen or Reps.
We don’t change the world unless you do.