This week we are writing to five Representatives. Per the request of staffers that was conveyed in a previous post entitled "Letter Writing and List Etiquette - An Important Update" please use the form letter below and adjust for only the material in bold. The targets and their contact info immediately follow the sample letter.

Posted for my friend Leo!

Dear [Congressman/ Congresswoman Name],

I am writing to ask you for [your] support by becoming a co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 1024 /UAFA; S. 424) sponsored in the House by Rep. Jerrold Nadler and in the Senate by Sen. Patrick Leahy, and the Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2709) sponsored in the House by Rep. Mike Honda.

[I am] [I know] people directly affected by the current unfair immigration policies in
this country that deny gay and lesbian Americans 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.

Both the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) and the Reuniting Families Act (RFA)
simply seek to provide gay and lesbian U.S. citizens and permanent residents the right to sponsor their partner for immigration. Each bill outlines the same process and penalties that are applied in heterosexual partner (i.e., marriage or fiancée) sponsorship applications. By co-sponsoring these bills, [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 name] name will be added to the list co-sponsors on these bills, and [you] will support their inclusion in any discussions concerning Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Respectfully,

[YOUR NAME]
Member, Out4Immigration

www.out4immigration .org