OPLAN Letter Guidelines
Use Letterhead OR
Your Name
Your Address
Date
To a Senator:
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator (last name):
To a Representative:
The Honorable (full name)
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative (last name):
Introduction
- Identify yourself
- Briefly reference your occupation or business
- Identify your purpose in writing (AOPA Action Alert will give you this; otherwise, say you want to meet with him or her to talk about O&P issues)
Purpose of Letter
- Explain why you are writing
- Reference by bill name and/or number, if appropriate
- Give facts, figures, and/or personal experiences and anecdotes that support your position
Closing
- Request a reply indicating his or her position regarding your request
- Establish yourself as a resource
- Thank the member of Congress for his or her consideration of your position
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Your Name