You can use this script to help you navigate a call with your state legislator.

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Talking Points

 

Nervous about calling your state legislator? We’d like to help! Here’s what you do: 

1.

 

Find their contact number

. Most state legislatures have a website where you’ll find 

all the contact information you need. Just do an internet search: “[My State] State 
Legislature.” 
 

2.

 

Call them

. Try to use a landline, as this will give you the clearest signal. You don’t 

want to drop this call! 
 

3.

 

Introduce yourself

 and thank them for their service: 

“Hi, my name is [Your Name]. I live in your district, and I appreciate your service in 
our state legislature.” 

4.

 

Explain why you’ve called

: 

“I’m calling because I’d like to talk to you about an opportunity the states have to 
take back power from the federal government.” 

5.

 

Explain the problem

: 

“Almost everyone knows our federal government is on a dangerous course. The 
unsustainable debt combined with crushing regulations on states and businesses is a 
recipe for disaster.” 

6.

 

Explain the solution

: 

“Fortunately, the Founders gave state legislatures the power to make changes to the 
federal structure when Washington, D.C., starts to abuse its authority. Article V of the 
Constitution authorizes the state legislatures to call a convention for the limited 
purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution.” 

7.

 

Explain the COS Project

: 

“The Convention of States Project was launched to call a convention for the purpose 
of proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints and limit the power of the 
federal government.” 

8.

 

Voice your support

: 





“I support this approach. I want [name of your State] to be one of the necessary 34 
states that passes a resolution calling for a Convention of the States. You can find a 
copy of the draft resolution and a legislator’s handbook (which briefly explains the 
process and answers many questions) at www.conventionofstates.com.”  

9.

 

Give them an action step

: 

“I ask you to support the Convention of States Project and become either the lead 
sponsor or co-sponsor of a resolution in the next legislative session.” 

10.

 

 

Thank them again and give them some contact info

: 

“Thanks so much for your service to the people of our district. You can reach the 
COS Project at 

info@conventionofstates.com

< >or call them at 540-441-7227.” 

When you finish your conversation, let us know what your state representative thinks! 

We need a legislator to sponsor our application in every state, and we’d love to talk to a state 
congressman from your area. 

That’s it! Of course, it’s always best to use your own words and explain it however you 

feel most comfortable. We’ve provided this outline as a guide. Don’t feel like you have to follow 
it verbatim. 

Good luck! 

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