Communicating with the Administration

Depending on the nature of the issue, it may be appropriate to communicate with the President or a cabinet member instead of or in addition to Members of Congress. The president, presidential advisors, and agency officials make many domestic and foreign policy decisions and need to know what citizens think. Write to members of the federal family if a decision is being made about issues that concern you. If a Senator or Representative is holding a field hearing near you, invite an agency official to attend.

The Constitution states that Congress enacts laws and the Executive Branch implements them, but the line between the two can be a fine one. Regulations written by federal agencies can make or break a law passed by Congress - and so can the enforcement policy. The development of regulations by federal agencies and the Administration is as important as the creation of legislation by Congress.

The critical times to communicate your views to federal agencies and members of the Administration are right after a bill has passed, during the initial drafting of regulations to implement the law, and when an agency announces that existing regulations are being revised. Contact the appropriate agency directly. A good source of information on Executive Branch activity within each department or agency is the Congressional Liaison Office, the Office of Public Affairs, or Public Information.

For tips on how to communicate with members of the federal family, visit How to Communicate with Congress.

Contact Information:

President Barack Obama (D)
Web:  Home Page
Email:  Contact Page
Phone: (202) 456-1111
Fax: (202) 456-2461
Address:
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20500 
 
Vice PresidentJoseph 'Joe' R. Biden Jr. (D)  
Web:  Home Page
Email: vice_president@whitehouse.gov
Phone:(202) 456-7549
Fax: (202) 456-2461
Address:
17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20501