Dear WACCRA Members:
Although redundant for some, we are forwarding the significant alert sent out by the National Continuing Care Residents Association (NaCCRA) which concerns the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate your federal income tax deduction for medical expenses. This should concern all seniors.
After studying the issue, we encourage you to communicate your thoughts to your Congressional delegation. Below are a set of general guidelines and contact information to aid you.
We endorse this call to action,
Your WACCRA Board
For a complete text of the NaCCRA alert: http://files.constantcontact.com/442e0ba8601/175e4b56-6985-44c6-8083-9dd5f4a70664.pdf
CALL TO ACTION
Lobbying is the way we let our elected officials and other decision-makers know where we, the voters, stand on a particular issue and what actions we want them to take so that they will represent our interests.
The most effective way is to contact your Senators and Congressperson, and state legislators:
Call local or national office.
Send your own personal email to web site – You may need: (Zip Code+4) to leave an email comment.
Communication Tips:
Be polite and concise.
If calling, ask to speak to staff person handling your area of concern -e.g. healthcare, social security, environmental issues etc.
Give personal story about your concern.
If possible, know bill number and title.
Remember to state – “What you want them to do.”
MAKING YOUR NATIONAL VOICE HEARD
Washington State U.S. Senators
• Senator Patty Murray (D) 202-224-2621, 206-553-5545, www.murray.senate.gov
• Senator Marie Cantwell (D) 202-224-3441, 206-220-6400, www.cantwell.senate.gov
Washington State U.S. Representatives (contact the representative for your district)
• Rep. Suzan DelBene (1st Dist.) 202-225-6311, 425-485-0085, http://delbene.house.gov
• Rep. Rick Larsen (2nd Dist.) 202-225-2605, 425-252-3188, http://larsen.house.gov
• Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (3rd Dist,) 202-225-3536, 360-695-6292, http://herrerabeutler.house.gov
• Rep. Dan Newhouse (4th Dist.) 202-225-5816, 509-452-324, http://newhouse.house.gov
• Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (5th Dist.) 202-225-2006, 509-353-2374, http://mcmorris.house.gov
• Rep. Derek Kilmer (6th Dist.) 202-225-5916, 253-272-3515, http://kilmer.house.gov
• Rep. Pramila Jayapal (7th Dist.) 202-225-3106, 206-674-0040, http://jayapal.house.gov
• Rep. David Reichert (8th Dist.) 202-225-7761. 425-677-7414, http://reichert.house.gov
• Rep. Adam Smith (9th Dist.) 202-225-8901,425-793-5130, http://adamsmith.house.gov
• Rep. Denny Heck (10th Dist.) 202-225-9740,360-459-8514, http://dennyheck.house.gov
To find your Congressional District go to:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/map