With our vote, we have the opportunity to give power to representatives who share the mission of keeping our kids safe when they are engaged with social media. We can elect people who are willing to vote in favor of bills that give bigger and better tools to parents and guardians, tools that will help keep kids safe while they are online.
Our federal lawmakers are divided in many ways.
One of the ways they are divided is by belonging to either the Senate or the House of Representatives.
Voters in each state elect two people to represent them in the United States Senate
To determine the elected officials in the House of Representatives, each state is divided into districts.
These districts are based on population.
Voters in each district elect the person they want to represent them in the United States House of Representatives.
To find your Federal Senator Click here:
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
note the box labeled "choose a state" under the heading
To find the person who represents you in the Federal House of Representatives, Click here:
note the box labeled "choose a state" under the heading
We also have elected officials who craft state laws. We saw the crafting of state laws in action when the Supreme Court overturned the federal ruling on Roe v. Wade. After this Supreme Court decision, voters in each individual state were asked to cast their ballot to determine the abortion law in their state.
The framework of state governments is modeled after the federal government. In the majority of states, there are state
senators and state representatives (or Assemblymembers).
To find your state representatives click here: www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites
note the map of the United States. Click on your state and follow the prompts
People elected to office, whether it be local, state or federal office, are there to advocate for the people in their districts.
There are several effective ways to let your representative know that keeping kids safe online is your priority.
Messaging them on their website, send them an email, or snail mail a letter are all effective ways to give feedback to your elected officials.
Ultimately, our vote is our voice.