Illinois Dietetic Association

Legislation
Legislative Resources

How to Contact your Legislator

Do address your legislator properly. Dear Honorable....

Do write legibly (handwritten letters are okay if they are readable).

Do be brief and to the point. Include the bill number if possible.

Do be sure to include your name, phone number and mailing address.

Do write when your legislator does something of which you approve.

Do you use your own words. Avoid form letters.

Do be polite and practical.

Do remember to thank your legislator.

More Information...
To get more information on federal legislation that ADA is targeting:

Go the Advocacy and the Profession section on ADA’s website.
Consider subscribing to The Pulse. It is a free weekly newsletter that ADA will send to your email address with the latest information on federal legislation impacting our profession.

**Illinois Links**
Illinois State Legislators	Illinois State Representatives	Illinois State Senators
Illinois State Board of Education	Illinois State Agencies	Illinois General Assembly
	Enjoy Illinois

**Federal Links**
U.S. Representatives	U. S. Senators	Bill Text Search
Top Government Branches	Centers for Disease Control	Food Safety
Food and Drug Administration	Federal Trade Commission	United States Department of Agriculture

Just in Time News • IDA Delegates • IL Licensure Act • Reimbursement
Legislative Resources • Legislative Archives • Legislative Districts • Find Your Legislator • Legislative Team • Public Policy Workshop • Lobby Day in Springfield

Home • Continuing Education • Nutrition Resources • Media Relations
Dietetic Districts • Legislation • Members Only • Advertising Policies

Server Administrator and IDA Webmaster:
Teresa Pangan, Webnoxious

Posted: September 24, 2007 by the IDA Webmaster

IDA Web Committee Chairpersons:
Jaimette McCulley

Contact IDA Headquarters:
Terry McBride
P.O. Box 26,
705 Richard Street,
Henry, Illinois 61537
Phone: (309) 364-2919
Fax (309) 364-2954
Email: headquarters@eatrightillinois.org

Disclaimer: This information is provided as a public service by the Illinois Dietetic Association, Inc. (IDA). The information is not intended to replace medical or legal advice and/or treatment. The distribution of information through these web sites shall not be deemed as an endorsement by IDA of the views expressed or of the products or services named. Individuals should contact a registered dietitian to answer food and nutrition-related questions or for nutrition services. All information is the property of the Illinois Dietetic Association, Inc., and may not be copied or modified without the written consent of the Illinois Dietetic Association, Inc.