From a verified voter in Henrico, VANDAA: Remove the provision that ends healthcare for Trans kids on page 399.
The provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that bars TRICARE from covering gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 18 is deeply concerning. Denying access to medically necessary care goes against the recommendations of major medical organizations and jeopardizes the wellbeing
From a constituent in Vienna, VAPublish Equal Rights Amendment to safeguard gender equality
The Equal Rights Amendment would enshrine protections against gender discrimination in the Constitution, safeguarding rights like equal pay, access to reproductive healthcare, and freedom from gender-based violence. With the amendment already ratified by 38 states, all that remains is for President
From a verified voter in Charlottesville, VAConfirm every Biden judicial nomination now
Please work as hard and as long as possible in the next ten days to confirm each and every one of Biden’s judicial nominees. We must fill these vacancies with pro-democracy, pro-constitution judges before the next administration can put MAGA loyalists in place. This is INCREDIBLY important. Please d
From a constituent in Herndon, VASenate confirmations
We only have a short time left to approve President Biden's judicial nominees. Please approve all of his picks. While you're at it, don't approve any of trump's nominees. Your help in these matters is greatly appreciated!
From a verified voter in Roanoke, VAProtect Social Security and Medicare
Since we're already hearing noises about cuts to Social Security and Medicare, I'm going to avoid the Christmas rush and express my deepest concern that both programs are essential to our retirement. Both programs are funded via our payroll taxes, which we've paid into throughout our careers. These
From a constituent in Manassas, VAYou should be strongly opposed to this bill
The proposed legislation to abolish the Department of Education poses a severe threat to students' access to quality education and reinforces systemic inequities. Dismantling the department would undermine crucial support systems and resources that ensure equal educational opportunities, particularl
From a constituent in Palmyra, VAPete Hegseth nomination
Pete Hegseth is a danger to our nation and wholly unfit for the position for which he was nominated. Do everything in your power to ensure he is not appointed.
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 verified voter in Staunton, VADemocracy is in Grave Peril, But it is Not Dead.
In the summer of 1787, the Founders of this great Nation met in Philadelphia and wrote the Constitution of the United States. In Article I of that incredible document, they created the House of Representatives and the Senate, giving each robust checks and balances to offset and protect the people fr
From a constituent in Ashburn, VASupport American hostages, counter terrorism financing through tax measures
The government must protect press freedom by passing the PRESS Act and blocking H.R. 9495, which imposes unfair penalties on journalists covering human rights abuses and conflicts abroad. Independent media plays a vital role in exposing injustice and holding the powerful accountable. Criminalizing t
From a constituent in Herndon, VAProtect education access, avoid disruptions from dismantling Department
I understand the concern about potential impacts on education from the proposed legislation. However, dismantling the Department of Education could have severe negative consequences for millions of students across the country. The Department plays a vital role in administering federal education prog
From a verified voter in Vienna, VAReading Jennifer Rubin's Q&A in the Post today has inspired me to write to you. She suggested that we all "encourage your senators to be as aggressive as possible. For example, Democrats’ recent deal to hold off on four circuit-court nominations raises concerns about Democrats’ tendency to make unne
From a verified voter in Charlottesville, VAERA NOW!
President Biden can immediately protect our rights that are under direct attack and by not doing so he is failing us as a leader. He must act immediately and ask the U.S. Archivist, Dr. Colleen Shogan, to publish the ERA into the Federal Register. This is the first time in history that all the req
From a verified voter in Roanoke, VAPlease Vote NO on H.R. 9495 in Senate
Please vote against H.R. 9495 in the Senate. This bill gives the president unilateral authority to remove tax-exempt status from non-profit organizations. There is already a process for challenging and removing tax-exempt status. This bill would grant an unchecked power that under any president is u
From a constituent in Arlington, VADeus Vult?!….. SECDEF NO
I have grave concern about Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense and urge you to vote against his confirmation. Mr. Hegseth's own writings demonstrate he is unfit to lead our military. In his 2020 book "American Crusade," he explicitly contemplates using the military in domestic politi
From a constituent in Chesapeake, VASTOP funding and making WAR! END all HOSTILITIES and escalating actions in the UKRAINE / RUSSIA conflict NOW! STOP funding extreme Muslim TERRORISTS bent on destroying ISRAEL! Smooth the way for the Real President, DONALD TRUMP and CONFIRM ALL of his NOMINEES. Sic Semper Tyrannis
From a constituent in Arlington, VABlock ominous provision in H. R. 9495
Unfortunately H. R. 9495 has passed today If you are not already aware it has an ominous Treasury Department provision enabling withholding of tax-exempt status without due process. Please do not let this provision pass the Senate. It will afford the incoming administration with a scary amount o
From a verified voter in Vienna, VASupport trans rights, fight Nancy Mace
I'm asking you to take a stand against Nancy Mace's legislation to bar transgender people from using the right bathrooms on federal property. I ask that your office issue a statement in solidarity with trans people, and if you are presented with an opportunity to vote, please vote against this. Re
From a constituent in Christiansburg, VAReject Bill
It is deeply concerning that HR 9495, if passed, would grant the Secretary of the Treasury sweeping and unchecked power to unilaterally revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits by labeling them "terrorist-supporting organizations" without due process or the ability for targeted groups to effective
From a verified voter in Midlothian, VAI’m so glad to see Senator Tim Kaine among those opposing more arms to Israel to enable their genocide of Palestinians. I urge all our representatives to please end arms sales to Israel and end the US complicity in the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. Thank you to Senator Kaine and I hope to see more
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, VAPush for an immediate vote on the Social Security Fairness Act and vote YES!
The Social Security Fairness Act has recently passed the House, and I am asking you to support it in the Senate and push for an immediate vote. Public service can be a thankless job, and is generally undercompensated. The idea that receiving both Social Security and a government pension adds up to s
From a constituent in Richmond, VAVote to Block US Weapon Sales to Israel!
I am writing to ask my senators to cosponsor S.J.Res. 111, 112, 113, 114, 115,116: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services. Thank you for your time.
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 Ashburn, VAPreserve non-profits' rights, strike HR 9495 Section 4
I urge opposition to Section 4 of H.R. 9495, which would allow the IRS to unilaterally revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed "terrorist supporting organizations." This provision raises significant due process concerns by enabling the arbitrary revocation of tax-exemption without judic
From a verified voter in Alexandria, VASupport SHINE S. 2647
I'm a constituent in Alexandria writing today to express my support for the bipartisan SHINE for Autumn Act, S. 2647. I'm hoping that Senator Kaine will respectfully speak with Senator Cassidy and Senator Sanders and encourage them to do everything they can within the HELP committee to ensure SHINE
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
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