Tuesday, April 21, 2020

ACTION: GOVERNMENT #WHOCARESFORUS AS WE CARE FOR EACH OTHER

GOVERNMENT #WHOCARESFORUS AS WE CARE FOR EACH OTHER

ACTION ONE: JOIN US FOR #INDIVISIBLE TUESDAY.

In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect everyone’s health, we have suspended all in-person events.  Join Indivisible Oregon organizers and Senator Merkley’s staff via Zoom conference at 11:30 AM today. Register here to receive the meeting link by email.

ACTION TWO: CALL YOUR SENATORS

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WYDEN AND MERKLEY:

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. 
Thank you for everything you do for your constituents. We appreciate your tireless efforts. Today I’m calling to urge you to introduce Senate legislation compatible with the Emergency Money for the People Act in the House. We must put money in the hands of the people so they can stay in their homes, keep the lights on, put food on the table, and access affordable medical care. Fully funding USPS and vote-by-mail are also critical. Robust legislative oversight is essential to be sure the administration uses money the way the law intends.

ACTION THREE: CALL YOUR HOUSE REP

Not sure who your U.S. Representative is? Find out here. 

SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR REPRESENTATIVES:

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. 
For Blumenauer:
Today I’m calling to thank you for co-sponsor the Emergency Money for the People Act. We must put money in the hands of the people so they can stay in their homes, keep the lights on, put food on the table, and access affordable medical care. Fully funding USPS and vote-by-mail are also critical. Robust legislative oversight is also essential to be sure the administration uses money the way the law intends. Please do everything you can to ensure they are all included in the final bill.
For Bonamici, DeFazio, Schrader:
Today I’m calling to urge you to co-sponsor the Emergency Money for the People Act. We must put money in the hands of the people so they can stay in their homes, keep the lights on, put food on the table, and access affordable medical care. Fully funding USPS and vote-by-mail are also critical. Robust legislative oversight is also essential to be sure the administration uses money the way the law intends. Please do everything you can to ensure they are all included in the final bill.
For Walden:
Today I’m calling to demand you support the Emergency Money for the People Act. We must put money in the hands of the people so they can stay in their homes, keep the lights on, put food on the table, and access affordable medical care. Fully funding USPS and vote-by-mail are also critical. Robust legislative oversight is also essential to be sure the administration uses money the way the law intends.

BACKGROUND:

We are all safer and healthier when we take care of each other, stay at home, and when everyone has their medical and financial needs met. As individuals, we can do a lot. But we also need the federal government to work for us. Congress must pass legislation that puts money directly into the hands of people so we can all remain in our homes, keep our lights on, put food on our tables, and afford medical care.
The time for Trump’s GOP to help themselves is over. The time to trust the Administration without robust legislative oversight is over. Too often, we have allowed Trump and his GOP to use government to enrich themselves and further their political power: firing IGs; mismanaging funds appropriated for medical supplies; delaying payments to individuals; withdrawing funds from WHO; threatening to adjourn Congress; and inciting violence against governors who protect their constituents. MOCs can oversee, investigate, and legislate while remaining safe.
The Emergency Money for the People Act provides regular income support throughout the pandemic. Provisions for robust legislative oversight and full funding for USPS and vote-by-mail must be included in this and every bill until Trump’s GOP stops opposing them. 

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