Every week, Out4Immigration targets members of Congress who we think understand and supports our issue, but hasn’t signed on to co-sponsor the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) yet.  We have now increased our efforts by writing to 5 Congress people and their staffers.

We are trying to get support from Republicans as well, and this week we will
focus on two Republicans, based on their past support of LGBT or Immigration issues, and three Democrats.
 
We are encouraged in knowing that several of the Congress people we have written to signed on as co-sponsors  soon after we wrote to them! 
 
Note - If the whole email addresses for the staffers do not  publishing correctly and in full on your screen here are the directions.

In the below addresses:

1. if you need to reach someone in the house, after the @ it should read:

mail.house.gov

2. If you need to reach someone in the senate, after the @ it should read:

senatorname. senate.gov

With the exception of Lindsey Graham's staff, which should read @lgraham.senate. gov

This week we will be contacting:

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA)
B40C Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-4601
Phone: 202-224-2023
Fax: 202-224-2530

Staffers to contact:
Ms. Beatriz Ibarra, Judiciary Aide
Beatriz_Ibarra@ warner.senate. gov

Ms. Aryana Khalid, Child & Family Issues Aide
Aryana_Khalid@ warner.senate. gov

Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN)
131 Russell Senate Office Building
District of Columbia 20510-1404
Phone: (202) 224-5623
Fax: (202) 228-1377

Staffers to contact:
Mr. Jesse Gabriel , Judiciary Aide
jesse_gabriel@ bayh.senate. gov

Ms. Cheryl Sullivan, Child & Family Issues Aide
cheryl_sullivan@ bayh.senate. gov

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
290 Russell Senate Office Building
District of Columbia 20510-4001
Phone: (202) 224-5972
Fax: (202) 224-3808

Staffers to contact:
Mr. Walt Kuhn, Judiciary Aide
Walt_Kuhn@lgraham. senate.gov

Ms. Laura Bauld, Child & Family Issues Aide
Laura_Bauld@ lgraham.senate. gov

Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-25)
201 Cannon House Office Building
District of Columbia 20515-4325
Phone: (202) 225-4865
Fax: (202) 225-3073

Staffer to contact:
Ms. Alicia Barker-Aguilar, Judiciary & Child/Family Issues Aide
Alicia.Barker- Aguilar@mail. house.gov

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ-11)
2442 Rayburn House Office Building
District of Columbia 20515-3011
Phone: (202) 225-5034
Fax: (202) 225-3186

Staffers to contact:
Mr. Dan Ostermueller, Judiciary Aide
daniel.ostermueller @mail.house. gov
Ms. Marissa Watkins, Child & Family Issues Aide
marissa.watkins@ mail.house. gov


Please remember, after sending your fax AND your e-mails to the staffers, be sure to mail your handwritten letter  to the members of Congress we are targeting. In the era of electronic communication and social media,  handwritten letters are still a very effective means of reaching our members of Congress, and should be used  as the final finishing touch of our weekly efforts.

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[Today’s Date]

Dear [Senator][Represent ative] [Staffer],

I am writing to you to ask for [your] [Senator/Congressma n] support by
becoming a co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA; S. 424/H.R. 1024) sponsored in
the Senate by Sen. Patrick Leahy and in the House by Rep. Jerrold Nadler.

I am part of a group called Out4Immigration. [I am] [I know people who
are] directly affected by the current unfair immigration policies in
this country that deny gay and lesbian Americans in same-sex
binational relationships the right to sponsor their permanent partner
to live with them in the United States.

As you may be aware, these Americans in loving and committed
relationships are often forced to make heartbreaking decisions to
maintain their relationship. More often than not, these include having
to leave the United States in order to be with the person they love.
These American citizens are forced to give up careers, leave behind
aging parents and young adult children who rely on them and leave a
community which benefits from their ongoing and active participation.

The Uniting American Families Act simply seeks to provide gay and
lesbian U.S. citizens and permanent residents the right to sponsor
their partners for immigration. It includes the same process and
penalties as applied in heterosexual sponsorship applications. By
co-sponsoring the UAFA you are showing your dedication to equality and
the belief that no American should be forced to choose between their
country and the person they love.

Thank you for your time on this important matter. I hope that
[your] [Senator/Congressma n] name will be added to the list co-sponsors on
this bill and support the UAFA in any discussions concerningComprehensive Immigration Reform.

Respectfully,

[NAME]
Out4Immigration
www.out4immigration .org