From a constituent in Saint Charles, ILVote NO on Section 224 of the NDAA
I am writing to you with alarm and concern regarding Section 224 of the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). This section, as drafted, would put critical U.S. military technologies at risk, undermine U.S. defense industry competitiveness, and create ne
From a constituent in Chicago, ILStop Trump’s $1.8 Billion Political Slush Fund
I am writing to urge the representative to support legislation to block the creation of the $1.8 billion slush fund for Trump’s political allies. This fund is blatantly corrupt and will funnel taxpayer dollars to convicted criminals and insurrectionists at the expense of the American public. I a
From a constituent in Chicago, ILStop ICE’s Aggressive Attacks on Immigrants, Citizens, and Children
I’m writing to express my deep concern regarding the horrific conditions at ICE detention camps and ICE’s ongoing abuse of immigrants. I ask that the representative hold this administration accountable for their attacks on both immigrants and citizens by: 1. Conducting public oversight investiga
From a verified voter in Belleville, ILI am writing as a concerned constituent regarding reports that the federal government is spending approximately $5 million to apply gold leaf to four bronze horse statues near the Lincoln Memorial as part of a beautification initiative in Washington, D.C. While I appreciate the importance of preser
From a constituent in Peoria, ILSay no to AI Data centers and surveillance centers or be voted out
If you are siding with AI data centers and not fully restricting them. I will be sure to vote you out. There is no reason to allow them to destroy, pollute, & steal from out communities. We do not need them, nor do we need to compete with china on them. They are not for the working class, they wil
From a constituent in Chicago, ILBlock new OMB Federal Financial Assistance Rule
Please use the full oversight powers of your congressional office to oppose the proposed OMB Federal Financial Assistance Rule. The stated motivations for the new regulations are to save money and to align grant funding with the administration ideologically. In reality these changes are more likely
From a constituent in Chicago Heights, ILTrump and Kennedy must be stopped before they kill us all. Reducing the number of vaccines recommended does NOTHING except make it impossible for all those wanting to vaccine based on EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE to be able to get vaccines without going through extra hurdles and it gives an out for insura
From a constituent in Gurnee, ILSupport for the Abolish Super PACs Act
I am writing to urge your full support and co-sponsorship of the Abolish Super PACs Act. Our political system is dominated by the billionaire class. While nearly 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, the wealthiest 100 individuals spent $2.66 billion in the 2024 election cycle alone. Today
From a verified voter in Gurnee, ILReject the violence at Delaney Hall and all detention centers
As my elected official, I ask that you publicly use every tool at your disposal to reject the violence happening at Delaney Hall and detention centers around the country. Specifically, I urge you to do the following: 1 Draw attention to the conditions at Delaney Hall 2 Investigate ICE detainin
From a verified voter in Gurnee, ILReject the violence at Delaney Detention Center
I ask that you publicly use every tool at your disposal to reject the violence happening at Delaney Hall and detention centers around the country. Specifically, I urge the Senator to do the following: 1 Draw attention to the conditions at Delaney Hall 2 Investigate ICE detaining thousands of i
From a constituent in Chicago, ILVote No on H.R. 8250, the Parents Decide Act
Please vote no on H.R. 8250, the Parents Decide Act. This bill is framed as a child safety measure, but what it actually does is impose sweeping surveillance infrastructure on every American who uses a personal device. SEC. 2(a)(1)(B) would require age verification just to use an operating system —
From a verified voter in Batavia, ILStop USCIS from deporting legal immigrants pursuing green cards
am very upset by the new USCIS policy that would force legally present immigrants who sre pursuing green cards to leave the United States and go back to their home country to " complete the process." This policy, which is is not targeting undocumrnted immigrants, could resukt in people being sepa
From a constituent in Calumet City, ILIdea I have: Banning generative AI technology in almost all circumstances due to more drawbacks than benefits , and are too extensive to be worth the effort of salvaging the technology. Harms, such as enabling corporations to replace workers. Replacing artist and writers. Using peoples images in way
From a verified voter in Batavia, ILOppose HR 2616 & HR2617, Block Trump's Slush Fund, Support Voting Rights
I couldn't leave a voice mail so please treat this email as you would a phone call. I have grave concerns about three useless. First I strongly urge Senator Durbin to oppose H.R. 2616, the PROTECT Kids Act, and H.R. 2617, the Say No to Indoctrination Act. These bills will endanger vulnerable LGBTQ
From a verified voter in Lebanon, ILBlock the $1.776 Billion Trump Slush Fund
Block the proposed $1.776 billion "Truth and Justice Commission" and demand full congressional oversight over how Judgment Fund dollars are spent. This deal — structured to let Trump drop his own lawsuits against agencies he controls in exchange for a taxpayer-funded payout — is self-dealing on a sc
From a constituent in Chicago, ILOppose H.R. 2616 and H.R. 2617 to Prevent Attacks Against LGBTQ+ Students
I am writing to urge the Senator to oppose H.R. 2616, the PROTECT Kids Act, and H.R. 2617, the Say No to Indoctrination Act. These bills will endanger vulnerable LGBTQ+ students and unfairly punish schools and parents for protecting these students’ privacy and safety.
From a constituent in Barrington, ILPlease cosponsor Canyon’s Law The Trump administration’s decision to rescind the 2023 ban on M-44s (commonly known as “cyanide bombs") on public lands is a dangerous step backward for public safety, wildlife protection, and responsible land management. These devices eject deadly sodium cyanide whe
From a verified voter in Schaumburg, ILBlock this corruption
I am writing to express my outrage over reports that the executive branch created a settlement agreement transferring approximately $2 billion in taxpayer funds into an anti-weaponization fund that can then be distributed at its own discretion without meaningful oversight or congressional authorizat
From a verified voter in Skokie, ILI’m writing because I don’t want another penny of my taxpayer dollars to go toward ICE and Border Patrol. Senators already voted to give them the budget of a small army last year, and now I see you are trying to use the reconciliation process to give them billions more. Enough. Let’s focus on fundi
From a constituent in Urbana, ILWE THOUGHT WE'D SEEN THE WORST!
Representatives grilling Todd Blanche over the so-called 'slush fund' are wrong. In questioning who will be able to apply for compensation, they sidestep the question of whether this fund has any legitimacy. It doesn't. From where this case started, there is no legitimacy to a settlement without jud
From a verified voter in Skokie, ILI am writing to urge you to vote NO on the budget resolution and forthcoming reconciliation package that would give ICE and Border Patrol 70+ billion more dollars without any guardrails or accountability. ICE and CBP already received $170 billion in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act to faci
From a verified voter in Collinsville, ILTransportation bill ev tax
I’m writing about the unfair ev tax that’s being proposed in the 2026 transportation bill. In Illinois ev drivers already pay an extra $100 a year to contribute to the roads on top of our yearly $150 plate renewal sticker fee. Drivers of gas-powered vehicles pay approximately $73 to $89 in federal
From a verified voter in La Grange, ILI am dismayed and appalled that the US Justice Department has authorized a $1.7B farcical “anti-weaponization fund” to dole out tax dollars to cronies. This occurring after an independent panel determined that the underlying case against the IRS was completely without merit is a devastating blow to
From a constituent in Evanston, ILUndo Citizens United
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From a constituent in Gurnee, ILLet Consumers Vote with Their Wallets: The Case for Direct Auto Sales
A majority of the United States is reasonably inaccessible without a vehicle. Cars are the preferred choice for Americans, as our infrastructure is designed to accommodate them more so than anything else. Its long been accepted that the dealership is a necessary misery when buying a vehicle in Ame
From a verified voter in Batavia, ILStrengthen Voting Rights
I am very angry about the Supreme Court effectively invalidating Section 2 which guts the Voting Rights Act by allowing states to deny minority populations fair representation. Many Southern States have already begun to redraw districts to systematically dilute minority citizens voting power. This
From a verified voter in Spring Grove, ILWaste, fraud and abuse
Let’s talk about waste, fraud and abuse. Where is Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Steven Miller and Markwayne Mullin. If these people are on the payroll,I certainly hope that they aren’t taking a 7 month road trip like Security of Transportation Sean Duffy, with their families on our tax dollars. These em
From a constituent in Elmhurst, ILProposed regulatory changes for gun purchases could transform how firearms are bought and sold in the US. The Brady Permit Loophole Expansion-- broader permit exemptions could function as the missing operational piece necessary for mass online firearm delivery. The Proposed USPS Expansion Most con
From a constituent in Chicago, ILOppose Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair
I’m writing to urge the senator to oppose Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Federal Reserve Chair. He has failed to disclose his personal financial holdings and flip flopped on his interest rate stance to align himself with Trump. He cannot be trusted to maintain the Federal Reserve’s independence. Tha
From a constituent in Chicago, ILProtect the Right to Vote and Fair Representation
I am writing to express my concern about the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act and allowing states to deny minority populations fair representation. I ask that the representative speak out against this clearly political attack on our democracy and our constitutional rights by: (1) Supp
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