More People to Contact
There's only one way to stop Bill S. 500 from passing - make your voice heard!
We've included information about how to contact your senators and representatives
below, plus some language you may want to include when you contact them.
Also, don't be afraid to contact your state governor, local mayor, and local media
to let them know what you think about this bill!
(click here to learn how to contact the media)
Suggested Email/Letter Language
Here's an example of an email/letter you may want to send your congressmen:
Dear Congressman,
Please do not pass Senate Bill 500 or any similar bills!
I am a pawnshop customer. Me and millions like me need and use pawnshops. We rely on
pawnshops to pay for unexpected hospital bills, car breakdowns, and
other unforeseen expenses.
Thanks for trying to lower the interest rate to 36% or even 15%,
but no thanks for driving the pawn industry out of business. The pawn industry
has been in business for thousands of years and was the only functional lender during the Great Depression.
You are insulting me and a third of America by saying, "Tough luck if you need to borrow
$50 from a pawnshop. Next time you should be financially responsible."
$50 is a lot of money to millions of Americans. Shame on you! Who is going to provide
me with the loan I need if there are no pawnshops? The government? A
bank? They've already turned their backs on me.
In your Utopian world, everyone has savings tucked
away or good credit for a loan in times of need. As we all know, that
isn't reality. Americans are often faced with unexpected expenses. You are trying to
prescribe financial medicine to a third of America without asking any of them or understanding
their needs. Next time you want to do me a favor, ask me first. Don't pass bill
S.500 (or any similar bill)!
Sincerely,
(your name here)
(your name here)
How to Contact Your Senators
Contacting your senators is pretty simple, and they DO listen. Here are
step-by-step instructions for how to make your opinions known to the
senators representing you:
- Click here to visit a senate page that contains the contact information for every senator.
- Near the top of the page, select your state in the drop-down box.
- Your senators' contact information will be listed. To email the senator, click the "Web Form" link.
How to Contact Your Representatives
Contacting the people representing you in the House of Representatives is almost
as easy as contacting your senators. Here are the steps:
- Click here to visit a page that contains the contact information for every member of the House of Representatives.
- Click your state on the map.
- Click the name of the representative you want to contact.
- You're now on the representative's website. Click the link on the top or left-side of the page called "Contact" or "Contact Me".
- Your representative's contact information will be listed. Call, email, or use the web form to get in touch.
