Sen. Laphonza Butler

From a constituent in San Rafael, CA

Please support Rep. McBride!

I urge you to reject the anti-transgender resolution proposed by Rep. Mace that seeks to ban transgender members of Congress and staff from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. This discriminatory measure is based on misinformation and fearmongering rather than facts. There is simp

From a verified voter in Berkeley, CA

please vote no on HR 9495. it still has too much potential for abuse in removing the non-profit status of good hard-working nonprofits

From a constituent in McKinleyville, CA

Vote NO on HR9495

I am concerned about potential unintended consequences and overreach of terminating tax-exempt status for organizations accused of providing material support to terrorist groups without robust due process protections. This bill could unfairly target legitimate charities and undermine Constitutional

From a verified voter in Sacramento, CA

Disappointment in vote on joint disapproval resolutions on Gaza

I am deeply disappointed and ashamed of my senators voting to continue to arm Israel. California is supposed to be a shining beacon of progressivism and human rights. By voting no on the joint resolutions of disapproval, you have sold that ideal short. The US is breaking our own laws by continuing t

From a constituent in Escondido, CA

DO NOT PASS SR4127

This bill poses a serious risk to freedom of speech and expression by incorrectly conflating criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism. Federal laws already prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or national origin, including antisemitism. S. 4127 is an unnecessary

From a constituent in Concord, CA

I strongly urge you to vote NO on HR9495. No president should have such power to silence critics.

From a constituent in Westlake Village, CA

Support Sanders' Resolutions

The resolution by Senator Bernie Sanders to formally disapprove of $20 billion in arms sales to Israel is a principled stance against the unacceptable civilian harm caused during the recent conflict in Gaza. These arms deals provide military support that enables and perpetuates the cycle of violence

From a constituent in West Hollywood, CA

Reject HR 1579, discriminatory bill against transgender athletes

I urge you to firmly oppose H.R. 1579, the misguided "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act." This discriminatory bill seeks to unfairly ban transgender girls and women from participating in sports according to their gender identity. It promotes harmful narratives, undermines Title IX protecti

From a constituent in Sacramento, CA

Support transgender congress members

Please do what you can to support transgender members of Congress. I think it’s absurd that the house impose such draconian rules against bathroom usage. Please make sure that the facilities are available to Sarah McBride thank you.

From a verified voter in Dublin, CA

Release ethics report on Matt Gaetz and vote NO on his nomination for AG

Please work to release the ethics report on Matt Gaetz and vote against his nomination for Attorney General. Politicians are not above the law. Any ordinary American citizen is subject to basic background checks before taking on a new job and the accusations against Matt Gaetz are increasing by the

From a constituent in Beverly Hills, CA

Refine Stop Terror-Financing Act, ensure due process protections

The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to provide relief to American hostages and wrongfully detained individuals by postponing tax deadlines, reimbursing paid late fees, and terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide material support

From a verified voter in Santa Monica, CA

Hi, I’m a constituent from Santa Monica (90405) and member of Indivisible Westside Los Angeles. I'm reaching out to urge the Senator to support and immediately pass S.2074, the PRESS Act. The Senate must act now to enshrine protections for journalists and their information sources. Thanks for yo

From a verified voter in Montara, CA

As your constituent, I'm writing to urge you and your Senate colleagues to make it a priority to confirm pro-democracy judges during the final session of Congress.  The Senate has already confirmed 200+ of Joe Biden’s judicial nominees, and yet there are 29 more nominations pending. We need to ensur

From a constituent in Carson, CA

Oppose Unqualified Nominee for Medicare/Medicaid Leadership Role

The reported nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is profoundly concerning. As a television personality with a history of promoting unproven medical treatments and products, Dr. Oz lacks the expertise and credibility necessary to oversee healthcare progr

From a verified voter in Manhattan Beach, CA

Scrutinize Trump's controversial Cabinet picks to safeguard democracy

The real risks posed by Trump's potential Cabinet picks cannot be overstated. With individuals like Matt Gaetz potentially leading the Department of Justice, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overseeing public health initiatives, and Tulsi Gabbard shaping foreign policy, there are serious concerns about politic

From a verified voter in Citrus Heights, CA

I am writing to you with serious concern regarding a resolution introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace attempting to ban transgender women from using the women’s restroom at the US Capitol building. This is clearly an attack upon Sarah McBride, a recently elected member of the Delaware Senate. However, the R

From a constituent in Pacific Grove, CA

The revelations about the criminal investigations into Representative Gaetz's potential sex trafficking of minors and illegal drug use raise grave concerns about his ability to objectively enforce the law as Attorney General. These serious allegations indicate a disqualifying pattern of exploiting v

From a verified voter in Alhambra, CA

I'm a constituent writing to urge you to cosponsor Senate Joint Resolutions 111-116 to block the sale of US weapons to Israel. We are not obligated to assist our allies in the committing of war crimes. If fact we are obligated to call out and stop war crimes. Especially those being committed with ou

From a constituent in Morgan Hill, CA

Vote no on HR 9495

You must oppose HR 9495 . It is disastrous. Trump can't be given such power.

From a constituent in Sacramento, CA

Please vote NO on HR 9495 - and convince the Democrats who are for it - to oppose it as well. We don't need the coming administration to have that kin d of power over non profits they don't like.

From a constituent in Los Angeles, CA

Cosponsor and vote for the joint resolutions of disapproval to block these weapons from being given to Israel. During the summer, President Biden announced $20 billion in additional weapons for Israel to continue its genocidal violence against Palestinians. Israel has already used US weapons to inj

From a verified voter in Sherman Oaks, CA

REJECT HR 9495

I am contacting you today urging you to vote no on HR 9495 Though this bill claims to be only about stopping terrorist organizations, the incoming administration could and probably would use this as a means to sh ut down any organization it seems as against its planned agenda. as a reason. tion coul

From a constituent in Westlake Village, CA

Refine electric vehicle supply chain accountability bill

This legislation aims to prohibit federal assistance to electric vehicle companies that fail to certify their supply chains do not use oppressive child labor, forced labor or slavery. The intended purpose is admirable - eliminating exploitative practices in a rapidly growing industry. However, the p

From a constituent in San Jose, CA

President-elect Trump must sign ethics pledge, uphold democratic norms

I am concerned that President-elect Trump has not yet signed the legally required ethics agreement for his transition team as mandated by the Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019. This bipartisan law, which he signed himself in 2020, requires disclosure of conflicts of interest and adopti

From a constituent in Los Gatos, CA

No on H.R. 9495

nilateral power to revoke a nonprofit's tax-exempt status and it would be horribly abused by the Trump Administration. You MUST oppose H.R. 9495, The Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bill would give the secretary of the Treasury the u

From a constituent in Los Gatos, CA

Vote to end Israel's siege against Palestine. Vote to block weapons to Israel.

Vote to block arms / weapons to Israel. No more genocide in our name.

From a constituent in San Francisco, CA

recess cabinet appointments

I'm sure I don't have to worry about your vote, but PLEASE implore your colleagues to not allow Pres. Trump to make recess appointments. That would forfeit the role of Congress as a coequal branch of the federal government, and the consequences could be far reaching.

From a verified voter in Hayward, CA

Arms embargo now

The Israeli military has murdered over 42,000 Palestinians, including at least 16,500 children, with the true death toll likely far higher. Now, expanding its relentless bombardment, it has killed more than 2,400 Lebanese people, carrying out massacres and mass forced displacement in Lebanon, and dr

From a constituent in San Francisco, CA

Vote yes on the joint resolutions of disapproval

The United States is planning to authorize another $22.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, including weapons that have already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and fueled a brutal siege starving children in Gaza. This massive transfer involves $18.8 billion for 50 F-15 fighter jets, $774 mill

From a verified voter in Los Angeles, CA

I am writing to urge you to vote NO on H.R. 9495 — the nonprofit-killer bill. Under the provisions of the bill, the Treasury Secretary would have unilateral authority to accuse any nonprofit group of supporting terrorists and give the nonprofit only 90 days to respond to a notice. After just 90 da