SCENARIO A: IF YOU ARE CONNECTED LIVE TO A STAFFER
Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent and voter from [zip code] How are you?
I’m a member of the United Nations Association of the USA, a grassroots movement of Americans supporting the U.N.’s work. Today, I’m calling because the Biden administration released its budget request for FY’24. It includes positive proposals I support, including fully funding the United Nations operations and paying down our peacekeeping arrears.
I am asking [Your Member of Congress’ Name] to vote in support of a FY’24 appropriations bill that properly invests in multilateral diplomacy, including fully funding our UN Peacekeeping and Regular Budget dues.
[INSERT SHORT PERSONAL REASONS FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE UN]
You know your Members of Congress and district best. Consider what makes your community unique and how that might motivate your elected officials’ decision-making process. Below select 1-2 facts (fact sheet here) or from the 2023 Congressional Briefing Book to support the ask.
[WAIT FOR RESPONSE, IF ANY]
Thanks for the opportunity to share my opinion. The best email to reach me is [Your Email]. I look forward to receiving your response!
If the office provides you with a specific appropriations request form, please let us know by emailing Maria Amalla (Grassroots Advocacy Manager) at mamalla@unfoundation.org and we will help fill it out.