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Calling your members of Congress is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard. We provide step-by-step instructions on how to call, including phone numbers, and frequently-updated scripts for time-sensitive issues.

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Daily calls to our U.S. members of Congress take only a couple of minutes. Follow these steps to make sure you are heard:

  • Use our scripts or jot down your own ahead of time, so you can be clear and concise on the call. We also have scripts for your Georgia state legislators here.
  • When you call you may get a live person, or voice mail. Either way, it is fine to simply read the script. If you reach a person, you have the option of engaging and asking questions.
  • Limit each call to one topic.
  • Call both the DC and local offices with the same message.
  • Include your name and say you are a constituent. Staff answering the phones for Representatives will often want your address and/or email, as well.
  • Consider including a statement that you do not need a response to the call – that helps the staffer quickly figure out where and how to log your call. Responses you might get are typically form letters with little actual meaning.
  • End the call by thanking the person taking the message.
  • Nervous about contacting your representative? Consider calling after hours and leaving a voicemail, sending a fax, or using Resistbot.

You can subscribe to receive call scripts emailed directly to you, once a day, Monday - Friday at 9am. Use the form below or sign up directly here.

Georgia's U.S. Senators' Phone Numbers


Georgia's U.S Representatives' Phone Numbers

Here is a link to find your Representative. If you already know who your Representative is we’ve provided the information for you below.

Today's script for the U.S Congress

U.S. Representative for 9-22-2017
"Hi, this is [name] from [address, city, zip]. I'm calling to ask [representative] to oppose any tax reform plan that cuts funding to Medicaid or Medicare. Thank you for taking my message."

Notes/Talking Points: Read Indivisible's analysis of Republican tax reform plans at https://www.indivisibleguide.com/resource/august-recess-toolkit-tax-reform/


U.S. Senator for 9-22-2017
"Hi, this is [name] from [city, zip]. I do not need a reply to this call. I want to ask Senator [name] to oppose voting on the Graham-Cassidy ACA repeal plan because it would allow states to reduce maternity coverage. Thank you for taking my message."

Notes/Talking Points: This bill would be devastating to women's health care. In addition to allowing states to reduce maternity coverage, it would end federal Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood services. It would also "restrict people who get tax credits to buy insurance on the individual market from purchasing plans that include abortion coverage" and "bar small businesses that receive tax credits to offer insurance from including abortion coverage in employees' plans." (See http://time.com/4949573/graham-cassidy-obamacare-repeal-womens-health/)

We've written scripts with different reasons for opposing this bill, and suggest that you call repeatedly, with a different reason each time. Other options are at http://actionga.com/past.html#past - see the 9/20 and 9/18 scripts.


Past scripts can be found here.



“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”

-Malala Yousafzai

Georgia's State Legislators

Call your state legislators to provide your input on Georgia state laws and issues. Begin by visiting https://openstates.org/ to find the phone numbers for your state senator and state representative - you will have one of each. Enter your address and you'll see them on the right, along with your district numbers. Click the names to get their phone numbers.

Next, use our call scripts as a guide for timely issues.

When calling Georgia Capitol phone numbers, note that the senate staff do not always say the Senator's name when they answer the phone; that is ok. Representatives, however, share office space and staff, so be sure to specify which representative you are leaving the message for. When calling "district office" numbers, be aware that these are often the office numbers for the member's other career. Staff is typically able to take a message related to the member's position with the state legislature.

Today's script for the Georgia legislature

For your Georgia state senator:
None at this time. We will provide updated scripts when the legislature is back in session.


Because the Lieutenant Governor oversees the movement of legislation through the senate, we recommend that each time you contact your state senator, you also call and leave a message at the Lieutenant Governor's office.

Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle
(404) 656-5030
None at this time. We will provide updated scripts when the legislature is back in session.


For your Georgia state representative:
None at this time. We will provide updated scripts when the legislature is back in session.


Past scripts can be found here.



“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

-Margaret Mead