“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
Alice Walker
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
Alice Walker
Take action on the issues that matter most to you.
This page was created to make the process easier for you.
Conservation
League of Conservation Voters
“Whether it’s extreme weather due to climate change or detrimental public health effects from pollution and chemical contamination, dirty energy is dangerous. We must switch from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources. Add your name if you support investing in a clean energy future here in the United States!”
Climate Change
Big Polluters
90% of the biggest polluters are responsible for 63% of Global Warming Pollution. Hold them accountable.
WomenKind
The Representation Project
Whether you would like to join a social action team, become a leader in your community or take a pledge to challenge society’s limiting representations of gender or you want to twitter a call-out to sexism in the media, click on this link to take action.
Take action on the issues that matter most to you.
This page was created to make the process easier for you.
Conservation
League of Conservation Voters
“Whether it’s extreme weather due to climate change or detrimental public health effects from pollution and chemical contamination, dirty energy is dangerous. We must switch from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources. Add your name if you support investing in a clean energy future here in the United States!”
Climate Change
Big Polluters
90% of the biggest polluters are responsible for 63% of Global Warming Pollution. Hold them accountable.
WomenKind
The Representation Project
Whether you would like to join a social action team, become a leader in your community or take a pledge to challenge society’s limiting representations of gender or you want to twitter a call-out to sexism in the media, click on this link to take action.
Mental Health
Mind Freedom: Would you like to give some of your time to promote human rights, mad pride, and choice in mental health? We will find a way to utilize your talent! Find out how you can help out.
USA: How To Contact Your Representatives
USA: How To Contact Your Representatives
Congress
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.(1)
.
How Are Laws Made?
Laws begin as ideas. First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate. In the Senate, the bill is assigned to another committee and, if released, debated and voted on. Again, a simple majority (51 of 100) passes the bill. Finally, a conference committee made of House and Senate members works out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The resulting bill returns to the House and Senate for final approval. The Government Printing Office prints the revised bill in a process called enrolling. The President has 10 days to sign or veto the enrolled bill.(1)
.
To Contact the President:
To write or call the President.
Congress
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.(1)
.
How Are Laws Made?
Laws begin as ideas. First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate. In the Senate, the bill is assigned to another committee and, if released, debated and voted on. Again, a simple majority (51 of 100) passes the bill. Finally, a conference committee made of House and Senate members works out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The resulting bill returns to the House and Senate for final approval. The Government Printing Office prints the revised bill in a process called enrolling. The President has 10 days to sign or veto the enrolled bill.(1)
.
To Contact the President:
To write or call the President.
House of Representatives
There are 435 Congresswomen and men who each have a 2 year term.
Live coverage: Tune in to any hearing you would like to see. Click Here
Calender: Want to know what hearings are taking place today and in the future? Click Here
Leadership: Who are our leaders in the House of Representatives? Click Here
Who is your Congressman? Go to this site and enter your zip code to find out. Click Here
Contact your member of Congress: Listed by state and district: Click Here
Senate
There are 100 Senators in the Senate. They have a term of six years. Approximately 1/3 of them are up for election every 2 years.
Live Coverage- Watch the Senate in session: Click Here
Contact- Find out who your Senator is and their contact information. Click Here
Leadership: Who are the current leaders in the Senate? Click Here
Calendar- Current and past hearing schedule: Click Here
House of Representatives
There are 435 Congresswomen and men who each have a 2 year term.
Live coverage: Tune in to any hearing you would like to see. Click Here
Calender: Want to know what hearings are taking place today and in the future? Click Here
Leadership: Who are our leaders in the House of Representatives? Click Here
Who is your Congressman? Go to this site and enter your zip code to find out. Click Here
Contact your member of Congress: Listed by state and district: Click Here
Senate
There are 100 Senators in the Senate. They have a term of six years. Approximately 1/3 of them are up for election every 2 years.
Live Coverage- Watch the Senate in session: Click Here
Contact- Find out who your Senator is and their contact information. Click Here
Leadership: Who are the current leaders in the Senate? Click Here
Calendar- Current and past hearing schedule: Click Here