Important Mail Update

Congressional mail operations have been resumed in Washington, D.C., after having been suspended due to the presence of ricin in a Senate office building. During the time of the investigation, no incoming mail was received and no outgoing mail was sent.

Unfortunately, some mail that was sent during the time of the ricin investigation will never be received. If you suspect this is the case with mail that you sent, please re-send it. Also, please note that mail to my office and to other members of the U.S. Congress will continue to be delayed due to mail processes put in place following the discovery of anthrax on Capitol Hill in 2001.

Therefore, I suggest you send your letter or other material to one of my district offices, as mail service to my district offices has not been affected. Here is a list of the district office addresses available to serve you.

155 Lincoln Place Ct.
Belleville, IL 62221

1363 Niedringhaus Ave.
Granite City, IL 62040

250 W Cherry St.
Carbondale, IL 62901

8787 State St.
Suite 210
East St. Louis, IL 62203

1330 Swanwick St.
Chester, IL 62233

201 East Nolen
West Frankfort, IL 62896

You may also reach me through e-mail by using the link on my Web site or going directly to www.house.gov/writerep. In addition, my fax number in my Washington, D.C. office is 1-202-225-0285. Mail received in my Washington, D.C. office will be processed as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this difficult time.