Basic Tips for Writing Letters

• The most effective letter is  personal and not a form letter. Think about it as a letter to a friend who  wants to hear your opinion on an issue.
• Clearly identify yourself in the  first paragraph. If you are writing as a constituent, a president of an  organization, or a chairperson of an association, indicate this.
• Keep your letter brief and to the  point -- no longer than one page. You can always attach additional information  or send follow-up letters.
• Each letter should address only  one issue. Clearly state the reason you are writing in the first paragraph. If  your letter pertains to specific legislation, identify the legislation by bill  number and/or subject.
• Explain your strong personal  connection to the need to ensure a stable water supply for the Milk River  Basin.
• Conclude your letter by urging  the representative to take action and ask for a reply.

Sending Letters to Montana's Congressional Delegation

Fax or email are the quickest  ways to deliver your message to Washington. Due to ongoing concerns with  terrorism, letters sent via the U.S. Postal Service should be mailed to the field offices who will forward the message to Washington, D.C.

Senator Jon Tester

Senator Steve Daines

Representative Greg Gianforte