Advocate for issues related to genetic disorders and hereditary cancers by knowing the facts and communicating with your elected officials.

Find and contact your representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate using the search function at the top of each page.

Track the status of legislation through THOMAS, a record provided by the Library of Congress.

Examine your elected representatives' records on the issues at Project Vote Smart.

Keep up with the latest news from Capitol Hill with Roll Call.

Make phone calls. These and hard-copy letters are still the best ways to connect with your allies in government.

Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Library of Congress Congressional Research: (202) 707-5700
Democratic National Committee: (202) 863-8000
Republican National Committee: (202) 863-8500

The President of the United States: (202) 456-1414 or email
The Vice President of the United States: (202) 456-2326 or email
White House comments (register your opinion on an issue): (202) 456-1111
Learn the signing status of a bill: (202) 456-2226

You can also visit the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago's Government Affairs page to see what the JUF is doing in Washington and Springfield to help the Jewish community in Illinois and worldwide. The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders is a support foundation of the JUF, whose hard work helps the Center continue provide services, education and programming.