In 2000, IPS hired a lobbyist to represent us on legislative issues. Our lobbyists have played key roles in helping IPS to become an organization that is called upon to provide input on mental health issues. If you have a specific question about legislative issues or a bill being introduced in the Iowa Legislature contact Erika Anderson directly. For issues being addressed on the national level, call Karen Loihl, Executive Director of IPS at 515-633-0341. To directly contact legislators see the information listed below for both the state and federal representatives.
IPS Lobbyist:
Erika Anderson
Anderson Legislative Consulting
PO Box 1172
Waukee, IA 50263
515-333-1202
ea@mchsi.com
How to Contact Your State Legislator
PHONE: (During session) Just call the following number and ask to be put through to your legislator. Most likely they will take a message and you will be called back.
Senate - 281-3371 Representatives - 281-3221
Mail: Iowa Senate or Iowa House of Representatives, Iowa State Capitol, East 9th and Grand, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Legislative Information Office: This office's mission is to provide the public with nonpartisan information on the Iowa General Assembly and is able to help you with any legislative question. They can tell you who your representatives for your district are and how to contact them directly. They also have packets and materials on any facet of the Iowa General Assembly. Just call 515-281-5129.
Legislative Service Bureau: To check on the progress of a particular bill call and get schedules of activities. 515-281-3566
Web Sites:
www.legis.state.ia.us
How to Contact Your U.S. Senator or Representative
General House Information - www.house.gov
General Senate Information - www.senate.gov
Sen.Tom Harkin - D
Web: www.harkin.senate.gov
E-mail: tom_harkin@harkin.senate.gov
Phone: 202-224-3254
Fax: 202-224-9369
Mail: 731 Hart Senate Office Bldg, WDC, 20510
District Office: 515-284-4574
Sen. Charles Grassley - R
Web: www.grassley.senate.gov
E-mail: chuck_grassley@grassley.senate.gov
Phone: 202-224-3744
Fax: 202-224-6020
Mail: 135 Hart Senate Office Bldg., WDC, 20510
District Office: 515-284-4890