Expect to go to voicemail, plan to leave the message, speak slowly. Your call will be tallied.
Introduction —
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], I’m a constituent calling from [Your Town] in Massachusetts.”
The Ask —
"I'm calling to ask for your support for Amendment 11 - the PSYPACT /sigh-packed/ legislation added to the Economic Development Bill."
Why It Matters — (check out our message prompts for more ideas)
“This amendment is crucial to providing continuity of care to MA residents. Without it, Massachusetts residents lose access to their therapists when they temporarily cross state lines for school, work, military duty, or seasonal residence.”
Optional Personal Story —
“It’s important to me because [brief personal impact — e.g., my child lost access to their therapist when they left for college].”
Close —
“Thank you for your leadership and attention to this urgent matter."
Introduction —
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], I’m a resident of [Your Town] in Massachusetts. While I am not a constituent in [Lawmaker's Last Name]'s district, I am calling today specifically because of their key role on the Conference Committee negotiating the Economic Development Bill.”
The Ask —
"I'm calling to ask for your support for Amendment 11 - the PSYPACT /sigh-packed/ legislation added to the Economic Development Bill."
Why It Matters —
“This amendment is crucial to providing continuity of care to MA residents. Without it, Massachusetts residents lose access to their therapists when they temporarily cross state lines for school, work, military duty, or seasonal residence.”
Optional Personal Story —
“It’s important to me because [brief personal impact — e.g., my child lost access to their therapist when they left for college].”
Close —
“Thank you for your leadership and attention to this urgent matter."