ACT! TX Action Alert for TX/US Reps! (not just for Texas but for ALL states!)

*** TEXAS LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT ***WHY HAVE YOUR FEDERAL REPS NOT YET
COSPONSORED H. RES. 36 TO INVESTIGATE THE
BENGHAZI ATTACK?by Lisa Piraneo, Director of Government Relations

Dear Dorrie,

The U.S. Congress is in recess for the next two weeks. That means your federal legislators are out of hectic Washington, DC and back home in their communities. Their time at home is an excellent opportunity for you-their constituents-to contact them about important issues, and that is why I’m writing to you today.

As you may know, Representative Frank Wolf (VA) has introduced H. Res. 36, legislation that would create a special short-term (90 day) congressional committee to investigate what happened in Benghazi last September 11th when a U.S. Ambassador and three other Americans were killed, and many others injured.

While much discussion of the attack continues to occur on Capitol Hill, there are still many important unanswered questions. A short-term committee would have more of a chance to get to the bottom of what transpired in Benghazi. We at ACT! for America support this approach. In fact, we support it so much that H. Res. 36 was the first piece of legislation placed on our High Priority list for the 113th Congress.

The American people clearly want answers about what happened in Benghazi. I recently delivered an ACT! for America Open Letter to Congressional Leadership in support of Rep. Wolf’s legislation. In just a few weeks, the document was signed by over 23,000 people. And due to popular demand, we have returned the letter to our website (not just for Texas but for ALL states!) for this week only, in order to allow more concerned Americans to add their names. (If you have not already done so, please sign the letter today!)

We are pleased to see that many Members of the U.S. House of Representatives already have supported Rep. Wolf’s Benghazi bill by signing on as cosponsors. Unfortunately, there are still some legislators who have yet to do so-legislators who should know better.

Those Representatives need to hear from you, their constituents, and we need your help with that today.

** Important Action Item **

The following are some Representatives in your state who have NOT cosponsored Rep. Wolf’s Benghazi bill, H. Res. 36. Please contact their offices at one of the numbers listed below TODAY to ask that they support the legislation as a cosponsor as soon as possible. (NOTE: H. Res. 36 is NOT the same as H. R. 36. Please be sure to identify the legislation accurately to avoid confusion.)

TEXAS

Rep. Ted Poe (2ndDistrict)	202-225-6565 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-6565 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 281-446-0242 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 281-446-0242 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Kingwood Office) 713-681-8763 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 713-681-8763 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Houston Office)

Rep. Sam Johnson (3rdDistrict)	202-225-4201 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-4201 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 469-304-0382 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 469-304-0382 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Plano Office)

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (5thDistrict)	202-225-3484 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-3484 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 903-675-8288 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 903-675-8288 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Athens Office) 214-349-9996 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 214-349-9996 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Dallas Office)

Rep. Joe Barton (6thDistrict)	202-225-2002 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-2002 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 972-875-8488 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 972-875-8488 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Ennis Office) 817-543-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 817-543-1000 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Arlington Office)

Rep. Michael McCaul (10thDistrict)	202-225-2401 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-2401 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 512-473-2357 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 512-473-2357 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Austin Office) 979-830-8497 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 979-830-8497 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Brenham Office) 281-255-8372 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 281-255-8372 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Tomball Office)

Rep. Michael Conaway (11thDistrict)	202-225-3605 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-3605 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 325-247-2826 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 325-247-2826 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Llano Office) 325-659-4010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 325-659-4010 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (San Angelo Office) 432-331-9667 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 432-331-9667 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Odessa Office) 432-687-2390 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 432-687-2390 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Midland Office) 325-646-1950 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 325-646-1950 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Brownwood Office) 682-936-2577 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 682-936-2577 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Granbury Office)

Rep. Kay Granger (12thDistrict)	202-225-5071 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-5071 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 817-338-0909 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 817-338-0909 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Ft. Worth Office)

Rep. Mac Thornberry (13thDistrict)	202-225-3706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-3706 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 806-371-8844 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 806-371-8844 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Amarillo Office) 940-692-1700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 940-692-1700 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Wichita Falls Office)

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (19thDistrict)	202-225-4005 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-4005 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 325-675-9779 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 325-675-9779 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Abilene Office) 432-264-0722 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 432-264-0722 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Big Spring Office) 806-763-1611 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 806-763-1611 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Lubbock Office)

Rep. Lamar Smith (21stDistrict)	202-225-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-4236 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 210-821-5024 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 210-821-5024 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (San Antonio Office) 830-896-0154 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 830-896-0154 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Kerrville Office) 512-912-7508 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 512-912-7508 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Austin Office)

Rep. Kenny Marchant (24thDistrict)	202-225-6605 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-6605 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 972-556-0162 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 972-556-0162 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Irving Office)

Rep. Blake Farenthold (27thDistrict)	202-225-7742 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-7742 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 361-894-6446 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 361-894-6446 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Victoria Office) 361-884-2222 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 361-884-2222 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Corpus Christi Office)

Rep. Pete Sessions (32ndDistrict)	202-225-2231 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-225-2231 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Washington, DC Office) 972-392-0505 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 972-392-0505 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Dallas Office)