From a verified voter in Arlington, VAFill every judge vacancy NOW
The Senate needs to work around the clock for the next 18 days to confirm Biden’s judicial nominees or Trump will get the chance to fill all those vacancies with MAGA loyalists. Senator Kaine, I expect you and the rest of the Senate to put in the long hours necessary to get pro-democracy judges conf
From a constituent in Arlington, VADeus Vult?!….
As your constituent, I write to express grave concern about Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense and urge you to use your position to oppose this dangerous nomination. Mr. Hegseth's own writings demonstrate he is unfit to lead our military. In his 2020 book "American Crusade," he expl
From a constituent in Arlington, VAThank you for voting NAY on H.R. 9495
Thank you for voting Nay on H.R. 9495 due to the ominous Treasury Department provision enabling withholding of tax-exempt status without due process. I see it has passed and I only hope it will not prevail in the Senate as it will afford the incoming administration with a scary amount of censorship
From a constituent in Arlington, VANANCY MACE MUST BE STOPPED
Not satisfied with Mike Johnson's end run around her previous bill that was in effect a trans bathroom ban, she has now introduced a wide-ranging federal bathroom ban that would ban trans people from bathrooms at National and Dulles airports, national park bathrooms, museum bathrooms, and all federa
From a verified voter in Arlington, VAThank you for opposing HR 9495
Thank you for opposing H.R. 9495, which would have unnecessarily expanded Treasury powers to strip charity status. I appreciate knowing I can rely on you to prevent unnecessary expansion of government power to suppress speech under the guise of preventing "terrorism". I was deeply disappointed in so
From a verified voter in Arlington, VAGet the ERA published before Trump takes office
Women's and queer rights are under unprecedented assault. The incoming Trump administration is responsible for the reversal of Roe v. Wade, women have been jailed for miscarriages under laws meant to punish domestic violence, and an extremist Supreme Court is poised to rule on trans healthcare, in a
From a verified voter in Arlington, VARelease Gaetz Ethics Report for Attorney General Confirmation
The House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz should be made public. Simply resigning from the House in order to move into an even more important position should not exempt him from investigation. Anything less than a full release of the report violates the public trust as long as he r
From a constituent in Arlington, VAEqual Pay for Equal Work
As your constituent in Northern Virginia, I am writing to urge you to support and cosponsor federal legislation guaranteeing equal pay for equal work. While our region benefits from relatively strong wages due to our proximity to DC and concentration of professional jobs, addressing remaining pay di
From a constituent in Arlington, VAGuarantee paid medical and family leave
I strongly urge you to support comprehensive paid family and medical leave legislation. Research from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows paid leave generates positive economic returns. California's paid leave program evaluation found that 87% of businesses reported no increased costs, w
From a constituent in Arlington, VACut Rx Prices by 50%
As your constituent, I urge you to support legislation to cut prescription drug costs by at least 50% through Medicare price negotiation. I have personally had to rely on free clinics and donated medications to stay alive because I cannot afford my prescribed life-saving drugs. My parent also strugg
From a constituent in Arlington, VAExpand Medicare to include home care, dental, hearing, and vision
As your constituent, I'm writing about the urgent need to expand Medicare coverage. My parent, despite having dual coverage, struggles to afford essential services Medicare doesn't cover - including home care, dental work, hearing aids, and vision care. These coverage gaps force seniors in our dist
From a constituent in Arlington, VAProtect and expand Social Security benefits by lifting the cap
As your constituent, I am writing to ask you to take specific action in the House to strengthen Social Security by lifting the payroll tax cap. This issue directly affects my family, as my parent will soon rely on Social Security for retirement security. As a member of the House, you have several o
From a constituent in Arlington, VAPass the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to unionize
As your constituent and former Communications Workers of America (CWA) member, I urge you to support the PRO Act. My experience demonstrates why this legislation is essential for American workers. When I worked for a major telecommunications company, my union protected me from impossible sales quot
From a constituent in Arlington, VARaise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour
As your constituent, I urge you to support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour. Twenty years ago, I worked for Marriott hotels, experiencing firsthand how difficult it was to survive on low wages. Today's service workers face even greater challenges – while the federal minimum wage has
From a constituent in Arlington, VAEnd Citizens United and stop billionaires from buying elections
I am writing to urge you to take action to address the harmful effects of the Citizens United decision on our democracy. The unlimited flow of money into our political system is undermining the fundamental principle that all citizens should have an equal voice in our democracy. When billionaires an
From a verified voter in Alexandria, VAOppose H.R. 9495
Oppose HR 9495! Do not approve unchecked power without oversight or due process. Prevent nonprofits from being targeted and potentially losing their tax-exempt status. Mitigate the chilling effect that would intimidate organizations a nd stifle advocacy work. In short, HR 9495 opens the door for Tru
From a constituent in Arlington, VAArticle II, Section 3 ACTION
I write with urgent concern about President-elect Trump's reported plan to use the House to trigger Article II, Section 3 powers to force Senate adjournment and install controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard through recess appointments. This scheme would require House cooperation
From a constituent in Arlington, VAReject bill threatening nonprofit freedoms and democracy
This bill empowers the next administration under Donald Trump to unilaterally designate and dissolve nonprofit organizations that voice dissent or ideological opposition, allowing for the unrestrained targeting of civic groups on purely political grounds. The overly broad language poses an existenti
From a constituent in Arlington, VAClear Conflict of Interest - End Musk Contracts
As your constituent, I urge immediate action regarding Elon Musk's federal contracts. His companies currently hold contracts with 17 federal agencies while he's been tapped to oversee deregulation efforts in the incoming administration. This clear conflict of interest demands action. Please move to
From a constituent in Arlington, VAYou must vote to clarify the 22nd Amendment. Support NY Congressman Dan Goldman.
From a verified voter in Arlington, VAVote NO on H.R. 9495
There is a vote coming up on H.R. 9495, which I understand is likely a reaction to protests over Palestine. While I understand wanting to stop antisemitic elements of such protests, I am asking you to reject this bill. The powers it grants to suppress dissent are much too great to risk giving to the
From a constituent in Arlington, VASafeguard due process and First Amendment rights for non-profits
The proposed bill seeks to terminate the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed by the Secretary of the Treasury to be providing material support to terrorist groups. While addressing terrorism financing is a valid concern, revoking an organization's tax-exempt status through an administrative pr
From a constituent in Falls Church, VASave our planet! Say NO to any cuts to EPA or other climate agency budgets. Say NO to cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act programs.
From a constituent in Falls Church, VAPlease vote NO on Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, also known as H.R. 9495. It will allow Trump to shut down non profits at will.
From a verified voter in Alexandria, VAI'm writing to ask you to please vote no on HR 9495. The power to strip organizations of nonprofit status would be a terrifying overreach in anyone's hands, but particularly in Trump's.
From a verified voter in Alexandria, VAThe United States has long prided itself on providing equal educational opportunities and fostering an educated populace, key factors in sustaining economic competitiveness and upward mobility. Dismantling the Department of Education risks undermining these crucial goals. Federal oversight ensures c
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