FYI, I just did this and it took less than 5 minutes of cutting and pasting to contact my appropriate representatives. Please take the time to do this ASAP. Tracy

From Oprah's website: You can start protecting your children today by simply writing a letter urging your congressman and governor to fully fund something called the Adam Walsh Act, named for the slain son of America's Most Wanted host John Walsh. "There is nothing that's a higher priority for America's moms and dads," Ernie says. "This is homeland security."

The legislation, just passed in Congress, makes it a federal felony when a convicted sex offender fails to register. It also creates a national website and database of these offenders, and charges marshals with tracking offenders. The Adam Walsh Act also makes it mandatory for each state to have consistent and uniform laws.

Download a copy of the letter or write your own, but don't delay!

"This is the year to take a stand for your children. For your sister's children. For your neighbor's children, who are all our children," Oprah says.