Dear [Senator],

I am writing to urge you to help prevent political interference in government science by co-sponsoring the Restore Scientific Integrity to Federal Research and Policy Making Act (S. 1358).

Countless policy and legislative decisions affecting the health and safety of the American public and the environment rely upon transparent, independent scientific information. Over the past several years, however, science has been suppressed, manipulated, and distorted by political appointees at an unprecedented level, threatening our nation's unparalleled scientific legacy and capacity.

In one recent example, a Government Accountability Office report found that the EPA distorted its analysis of the health impacts of mercury on brain development in children and fetuses. The EPA's own inspector general reported that agency scientists had been pressured to alter scientific findings to justify the proposed rules.

The Restore Scientific Integrity Act would take significant steps to prevent the misuse of science and ensure that you and other decision makers have access to independent scientific advice. Please help preserve the scientific integrity that is critical to making decisions that protect our safety and security by promptly co-sponsoring S. 1358. I look forward to your response on this issue

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]