📞 Call Your Representatives

Step 1: Find Your Representatives

Use the sidebar to locate your House representative and senators. Have your ZIP code ready.

House Switchboard 202-224-3121 Ask for your representative
Senate Switchboard 202-224-3121 Ask for your senators

Step 2: Key Talking Points

  • "I'm calling about the systematic removal of federal health and environmental data."
  • "These removals threaten public access to taxpayer-funded information."
  • "I need you to demand immediate restoration and hold oversight hearings."
  • "Constituents rely on this data for health, safety, and informed decisions."

Step 3: Specific Examples

  • CDC HIV prevention resources removed
  • EPA environmental justice tools offline
  • Climate data from multiple agencies
  • Health equity programs eliminated

✉️ Email Template

Copy and customize this template for your representatives:

Subject: Urgent: Federal Information Removal Threatens Public Access Dear [Representative/Senator Name], I am writing as your constituent to express serious concern about the systematic removal of federal health and scientific information from government websites since January 2025. Documented removals include: • CDC HIV prevention resources • EPA environmental justice tools • Climate data from NOAA and other agencies • Health equity programs from HHS • Scientific research databases This threatens public access to taxpayer-funded information that citizens rely on for health, safety, and informed decision-making. I urge you to: 1. Demand immediate restoration of removed content 2. Require agencies to justify any removals publicly 3. Hold oversight hearings on information access 4. Protect whistleblowers documenting removals Please respond with your plan to address this transparency crisis. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone]

📄 FOIA Request Template

File Freedom of Information Act requests with agencies:

Subject: FOIA Request: Documentation of Website Content Removals Dear [Agency] FOIA Officer, Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), I request: 1. All directives, orders, or communications regarding website content removal since January 20, 2025 2. Lists of pages, documents, or databases removed from public access 3. Justifications for each removal decision 4. Communications with the White House regarding content changes 5. Staff emails discussing website modifications Time frame: January 20, 2025 - present Please expedite this request given the public interest in government transparency. [Your Name] [Date]

🔍 When You Find a 404

Document the Missing Content

  • Take screenshots of the 404 error
  • Note the exact URL and date accessed
  • Check if it was recently available via Wayback Machine

Report to Organizations

  • Submit to transparency watchdogs (see sidebar)
  • Share with journalists covering government data
  • Post on social media with #GoneDataGone

Contact the Agency

  • Use agency contact forms to report broken links
  • Call public affairs offices directly
  • Follow up with FOIA requests if needed