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Advocacy Guide

The following is a listing of resources to assist you in your advocacy efforts. All information contained in this guide are the resources recommended by state and federal government.

State Legislation

Call
Legislative Reference 410-946-5400 301-970-5400 800-492-7122		If you would like to: check on the up-to-the-minute status of one bill request a print copy of a bill be mailed to you find the phone number or address of your legislator

Internet Access
http://mlis.state.md.us		If you would like to: look up a bill by sponsor, subject, or statute check the status of a bill download the text of a bill download a fiscal note check the hearing schedule link to a legislator's email check on floor proceedings check on floor votes

Email
Libr@mlis.state.md.us		If you would like to: request a print copy of a bill to be mailed to you request assistance from Library and Information Services

Federal Legislation

Call
202-225-1772		If you would like to: check on the status of a bill request information about a certain piece of legislation

Capital Switchboard 202-224-3121		Find the phone number of your legislator or be connected with her/his office to : request a service or information and be directed to the correct number

202-456-1111		If you would like to: register your opinion on an issue with the White House

202-456-2226		If you would like to: find out whether a bill has been signed or vetoed

202-512-1800		If you would like to: order documents

202-226-5200		If you would like to: reach the Legislative Resource Center

Fax
202-228-2815		If you would like to: have a copy of a federal bill mailed to you (be sure to include in your fax the bill number and your complete mailing address)

Internet Access
www.senate.gov or www.house.gov		If you would like to: link to a representative or senator's email search for information about a member by name, state, committee, or zip code

Mail		If you would like to: send a letter to a member of Congress, use the following format: The Honorable _______________ United States Senate (or) United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 (Senate) or 20515 (House)