Call Your Representatives
Find your representatives. Enter your zip code and you will get your representatives’ website, phone number, and email address.
Reach out to your reps— call, email, or fill out their online contact form—using the script provided below.
Script
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City, State, Zip].
I am calling to express my serious concern about the administration's abrupt cuts to USAID’s life-saving programs. [Choose one or more of the issues below that matter to you.] Foreign aid is not just about helping other countries—it’s also about protecting American interests, security, and health. Cutting these programs will have devastating consequences. Here’s why we must continue funding them:
1️⃣ Global Health & Disease Prevention
USAID helps stop deadly diseases like Ebola, Zika, and bird flu before they reach U.S. borders. By strengthening global health systems and funding disease surveillance, we reduce the risk of pandemics that could threaten American lives.
2️⃣ Counterterrorism & National Security
USAID fights terrorism by addressing the root causes of extremism, such as poverty and lack of opportunity. It helps stabilize communities, prevent radicalization, and strengthen local security—making America safer.
3️⃣ Countering Migration & Narcotics
By funding economic development, job training, and anti-corruption programs, USAID reduces the need for people to flee their countries. It also helps farmers transition away from illegal drug crops, weakening drug cartels that fuel violence and instability.
4️⃣ Food Security & Support for American Farmers
Through partnerships with American farmers, USAID combats global hunger and creates markets for U.S. agricultural products. Programs like Feed the Future help families abroad while strengthening our own economy.
5️⃣ PEPFAR & the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
PEPFAR has saved over 25 million lives and drastically reduced HIV/AIDS transmission worldwide. Weakening this program would undo decades of progress and put millions of lives at risk.
I would appreciate knowing what specific steps [Senator/Representative] [Last Name] plans to take to address this issue and ensure the restoration of foreign aid to protect Americans.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Have a great day.
[Sign off]
Tips for Calling
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Keep your message clear and to the point. You can select one or two of the above topics to speak to, you don't have to list all 5.
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Maintain a respectful tone, regardless of the staff member's response.
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If you request a response, ensure the office has your contact details.
State Specific Resources
Visit our State-by-State page to find specific information for your state to build your talking points:
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Attend Events
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Schedule a Meeting
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Visit Their Office
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Engage Through Media
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Mobilize Others
Organize neighbors, faith groups, or professional associations to speak with a unified voice. Encourage friends to call, write, or meet with their representatives.
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