"Every week, Out4Immigration targets a member of the House AND the Senate who we think understands and supports our issues but hasn't signed on to co-sponsor
the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) yet.

This week we will be writing to:
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D - MN)
Senator Dick Durbin (D - IL)

We are also increasing our efforts by emailing/faxing letters to staffers of this week's Congress people.
We have revised the letter so that it can be universally emailed, faxed and/or snail mailed to staffers
as well as to the Senators.
The addresses and a draft letter – which you can edit, if you like – are listed below.


Senator Dick Durbin (D - IL)
309 Hart Senate Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2152 - ph
(202) 228-0400 – fx
www.durbin.senate. gov


Staff members for Senator Dick Durbin

lexi_saudargas@ durbin.senate. gov
mayra_alvarez@ durbin.senate. gov

Please remember, that even though letter writing might seem old-fashioned in the era of emails and social media, it is still the BEST way to reach many members of Congress. Very few accept emails from people outside their district –
so grab an envelope and a stamp, and get started!"


[Today's Date]

Dear [Senator] [Staffer] ,

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

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] [Congresswoman/ man …] name will be added to the list co-sponsors on this bill and support the UAFA in any
discussions concerning Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Respectfully,

[NAME]
[ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL]
Out4Immigration
www.out4immigration .org