Request and Attend a February Recess Town Hall
The House of Representatives is in congressional recess from February 14th-23rd This time is allotted for members of Congress to work in their districts and engage with constituents they represent. It is also the perfect time for them to hold public town halls and hear the concerns of their constituents live and in person.
Your representatives work for you: you should have regular opportunities to discuss their positions, platforms, and how their legislative agendas will affect you and those close to you. Town halls are a critical tool for holding representatives accountable for their actions and ensuring that these elected officials, who spend much of their time outside of their home states, are hearing the needs and concerns of their constituents in person.
Take the opportunity during this recess period to speak to your members of Congress. Attend a scheduled town hall, or if your congressional members refuse to hold a town hall, request an in-office meeting to discuss your concerns.
NOTE: Select a local office number to get the most up-to-date town hall schedule information.
Contacts for this topic:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to ask if [REP/SEN NAME] is planning to have any town halls during the February recess?
IF YES: I’d like to RSVP. May I please have the details?
IF NO: Then I’d like to request that [REP/SEN NAME] schedule one. There are many pressing matters we constituents should be able to voice our opinion on face to face.
OPTIONAL: Would [REP/SEN NAME] or their legislative aide be available to meet with me to talk about [specific issue you find most concerning]? I have concerns I’d like to discuss.
Thank you for time and consideration.
IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied
