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1. Join the FairTax Nation
Join FairTax Nation, a community of FairTax
supporters. It is free to join and offers forums, blogs, and private messages.
After signing up, join a local group to stay
informed about upcoming activities.
2. Sign the FairTax Petition
Politicians are always looking at polls and thinking about their next election. They need to realize just how
many people support the FairTax.
Sign the FairTax Petition and get counted!
3. Attend a FairTax Meeting or Event
Search for local FairTax
Leaders to find out about meetings in your area.
Search for local FairTax Events.
4. Learn More About the FairTax
Learning about The FairTax and educating others are two of the primary goals of this group.
The official FairTax website has lots of information about the
basics and details of The FairTax Plan.
Here you'll find a copy of the
actual bill (PDF) before Congress and a
plain language
version (PDF).
They even have a FairTax
Calculator to see how it would affect your family.
Join today and help
create a better, stronger America for everyone.
5. Demand that Washington Pass the FairTax
The most important people you can tell about The FairTax are your legislators in Washington and the Chairman
of the House Ways and Means Committee (where the FairTax Bill is currently stalled).
Politicians know that most of their constituents
will not take the time to contact them,
so that each letter and call actually represents dozens,
or even hundreds, of voters with the same views.
Your effort counts, literally ...
They track the number of voter comments.
You have lots of options: you can mail a prepared postcard, drop them a
quick email, fax a note, visit their offices, or call. But hand-written, personal letters are always the most
influential.
Want some help writing your letter? Visit the Writers Room for tips and
samples. We even have a forum to ask others' opinions.
Here are some tips when calling:
- Ask for the Legislative Assistant in charge of tax issues.
- Ask them to make a "written record" of your call.
(If they ask you email your message instead, tell them you can't and ask them take down your information.)
- Tell them you are one of their constituents.
- Tell them you are a supporter of the FairTax Bill (HR 25 / S 296).
- Tell them you want your legislator to cosponsor, support, and promote the FairTax Bill.
- Ask them to sign a Congressional FairTax Pledge.
Program your cell phone with the phone numbers below so you can call whenever you are stuck in line,
in a waiting room, or in traffic.
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PRESIDENT
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WAYS AND MEANS CHAIR
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President Barack
Obama (D - US)
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1111
Fax: (202) 456-2461
Email: (web form)
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Chairman Sander Levin (D - MI 12)
The Committee on Ways and Means
1102 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3625
Fax: (202) 225-2610
Email: (web form)
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FIND YOUR SENATORS
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You have two Senators, based on the state you live in.
- Go to the US Senate Website.
- Click on the pull-down box in the upper right corner.
- Scroll to your state.
- Click the GO button.
- The "Web Form" links lead to an email form.
- The address and phone listed are for their Washington offices.
- Click on their names to find other offices and fax numbers.
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FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
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You have one Representative, based on your exact address.
If you know your Representative's name:
- Go to the US House of Representatives Website.
- Click on the "Representatives' Websites" pull-down box in the upper middle.
- Scroll to your Representative.
- Click the GO button.
- Look for "Contact Me" or "Offices" links.
If you know your District number:
- Go to the Representative Website Map.
- Click on your state.
- Click on the Representative next to your District number.
- Look for "Contact Me" or "Offices" links.
If you know your full 9-digit Zip Code (on all junk mail):
- Go to the US House of Representatives Website.
- Enter your full ZIP Code in the box in the upper left.
- Click the GO button.
- Look for "Contact Me" or "Offices" links.
If you don't know your full 9-digit Zip Code:
- Go to the Post Office's ZIP Code Lookup Page.
- Enter your full address.
- Click the SUBMIT button.
- Go back to the previous list, now that you know your full Zip Code.
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6. Tell Friends and Neighbors About the FairTax
We have recently added a folder with useful files and literature to help you talk to
people about the FairTax Plan. Some files have been customized with meeting information and some are left blank
for customization. An assortment of literature is also available at FairTax meetings.
- 3UPs — Three slips of FairTax information on a single page.
- Articles — Scanned letters to the editor and newspaper articles.
- Flyers — Info one or two pages long, suitable for printing on a single sheet
of paper.
- Info — Longer info, more specialized, and more in-depth.
- Petitions and Pledges — Paper forms to register support from individuals and candidates.
- Postcards — Print on 110 lb cardstock and mail to Legislators or friends and
family.
- Speeches — Print as handouts or use to speak to groups.
- Tri-folds — Brochures, perfect for handing out and for leaving in waiting rooms.
- Graphics Folder — Lots of logos and images about the FairTax and Tea Party issues.
- There are a variety of other files, including some to help FairTax Community Coordinators.
Feel free to print and distribute these to your friends, neighbors, and even strangers!
7. Write a Letter to the Editor or Comment on Internet Articles
Tell your hometown about the FairTax by writing a letter to your local newspaper editor.
Correct misconceptions about the FairTax whenever you see or hear them in the media.
Want some help writing your letter? Visit the
Writers Room for tips and samples. We even have a forum to get help from other FairTax supporters.
8. Ask Your State Legislators to Show Support for the FairTax
Ask members of your state legislature to pass a joint resolution of support for Washington passing
the FairTax.
Since resolutions are non-binding, they are less threatening and so may be easier to pass.
(suggested wording).
9. Show Your FairTax Colors
Show everyone that you support The FairTax by wearing t-shirts, hats, buttons, bumper stickers, and more,
purchased from The Official FairTax.org
Shop!
10. Volunteer to Help or Lead a Group
We are always looking for volunteers — whether to lead new groups or just to help out.
With so much going on, there's bound to be something that fits your interests, talents, and free time.
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