“Hi, my name is ______________ . I would like to let you know that I support the security of our country and H.R. 7401 and would like him/her to co-sponsor it as well. It means a lot to the district and to America.”

When calling your elected official, it is okay to be brief but the above is a good example of all you have to say. 

Do not worry about getting into any debates or arguments. The people answering the phone are just there to record messages and ensure you feel heard.

SUBJECT: Please support our Armed Services by sponsoring H.R. 7401

Dear [Official’s Name],

I am contacting you as a concerned citizen, urging you to do everything you can to support H.R. 7401, “Contract Our Vets,” introduced by Representatives Mike Waltz and Jimmy Panetta, by becoming a sponsor.

This bill aims to expand the Department of Defense’s contracting options while providing a valuable recruiting tool and service to our veterans. I would like to highlight the positive impacts this legislation focuses on:

• Strengthen the DOD’s supply chain by engaging committed veteran vendors.
• Enhance recruiting and readiness efforts by offering business opportunities with the largest buyer in America – the DOD.
• Drive down prices at the DOD through increased competition.
• Dramatically reduce veteran suicide rates by creating veteran jobs and new service-disabled veteran business opportunities.

This legislation is crucial as it provides a simplified solution for the complex challenges that the Department of Defense currently faces while generating opportunities for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Thank you for taking the time to review this, and I look forward to the possibility of your sponsorship.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]