Reject bill revoking nonprofits' tax status without due process
I'm urging you to oppose H.R. 9495, the bill that would give the executive branch sweeping powers to investigate and potentially revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations like civil liberties groups, universities, and news outlets. A coalition of over 200 organizations spanning civil r
Reject H.R. 9495 bill undermining civil liberties and dissent
As your constituent, I urge you to firmly oppose H.R. 9495, the bill that would grant the incoming Trump administration unchecked power to label any non-profit organization a "terrorist supporting organization" and strip it of its tax-exempt status without due process or justification. This legislat
Reevaluate anti-terror financing bill; protect civil liberties
The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act seeks to protect U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad by postponing tax deadlines, reimbursing paid late fees, and terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations providing mat
Urgent Request to Vote No on H.R. 9495 Again
I am writing to express my gratitude for your previous vote against H.R. 9495, the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," and to urge you to maintain your opposition to this dangerous and deeply flawed bill if it comes up for another hearing and vote. Your initial “nay”
Vote NO on HR.9495. Thank you for voting against HR.9495 when it came up before. Please continue to oppose it if it comes up again. I am President of the Civil Rights Movement Archive, a California-based 501c3 NonProfit. HR.9495 grants a political appointee power to unilaterally declare that a non
Surgeon describes Israel’s drones targeting Gaza children - Arms Embargo NOW
From BBC on November 13: “A retired surgeon who volunteered at a hospital in Gaza has told MPs that Israeli drones would target children who were lying injured after bombings. Prof Nizam Mamode, from Brockenhurst, Hampshire, worked at Nasser hospital for a month in August and September. Giving evide
Democrats STILL have the Senate majority for the next 60-plus days. I URGE you to use it! Yes, confirming judges matters— a LOT. But please consider holding pre-confirmation hearings, particularly for the most grossly incompetent proposed appointments. Consider exploring Tulsi Gabbards ties to Russi
Do you want genocide to be your legacy? - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on November 14: “This is the most difficult period I have endured since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began last year. Everyone is so hungry. Over the past week, my family and I have resorted to eating canned pet food mixed with poor-quality rice that feels like chewing plastic. We live i
Israel blocking aid in violation of law - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on November 12: On October 13, Secretary of State Blinken and Secretary of Defense Austin sent a letter to the Israeli government warning Israel that it was violating US law by blocking aid into Gaza. The Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to comply with specific demands made to incr
HR 9495 would allow Trump to target any nonprofit he views as a threat. Please vote NO!
Vote no on HR 9495
I am writing to urge you to vote no on HR 9495. Do not give Donald Trump's presidency the ability to decide what constitutes a terrorist. Do not grant hi m that power.
I am asking you to cosponsor S.J. Res. 114-115 to disapprove of the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel. The resolution was introduced by Senator Sanders. The U.S. has funded over 70% of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and offered a nonstop fl
Please vote yes on H.R. 82
I am a constituent living in Spain. Will you vote yes on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness bill when it comes to the floor for a vote this week? With the backing of 330 cosponsors, this bipartisan initiative directly addresses retirement security for Americans abroad who paid into Social Securit
Israel still blocking aid - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on November 1: The Biden administration acknowledged earlier this month that Israel is blocking aid into Gaza in violation of US law. That should have meant an immediate cutoff of weapons. Instead, the weapons are still flowing — and aid into Gaza has decreased to its lowest level in a yea
President Biden and the current Senate have 10 weeks to act. Forget any rules that block leveraging Senate control to appoint a flood of judges. Use all power you currently have to safeguard our democracy and Constitutional rights against tyranny. There is no time for blaming, debating or polit
500 reports of Israel using US weapons to attack civilians - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on November 4: A Washington Post investigation released on October 30 found that the Biden administration has received nearly 500 reports detailing incidents of Israel using US-supplied weapons for attacks that caused unnecessary harm to civilians in Gaza. Not a single investigation even
We will continue to protest genocide - Arms Embargo NOW
The global community recognizes Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and erasure of Palestine. The global community recognizes US support of this genocide. We want action immediately. According to Data For Progress, the majority of America - 56% of Republicans and 86% of Democrats - support a permane
Israel banned UNRWA - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on October 29: The Israeli government passed a set of laws today making it impossible for UNRWA to operate. UNRWA is the UN agency responsible for providing millions of Palestinians with lifesaving aid, from food to healthcare. Banning the agency will have deadly consequences. It is uncons
We reject this genocide - Arms Embargo NOW
The global community recognizes Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and erasure of Palestine. The global community recognizes US support of this genocide. We want action immediately and certainly before the 2024 presidential election. According to Data For Progress, the majority of America - 56% of
Israel arresting surgeons - Arms Embargo NOW
From Al Jazeera on October 24: Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, says most of the surgeons have been arrested by Israeli forces and urgent surgeries for the many wounded cannot be performed. "There are more than 15 cases that need surgeries that we cannot perfo
Israeli forces have cut off food, water, medicine - Arms Embargo NOW
From NPR on October 24: "The Israeli military has detained hundreds of militants and allowed around 20,000 civilians to evacuate Jabalia for Gaza City, NPR's Aya Batrawy reported. A WHO team reached a north Gaza hospital but was blocked by Israel from delivering supplies like blood bags, fuel, and f
Support Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act for work-life balance
The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act aims to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours, allowing for a better work-life balance. As someone employed full-time while also pursuing artistic endeavors, I believe this legislation would bring profound benefits. By reducing weekly work obligation
UN “crumbling under weight of shame” over Gaza - Arms Embargo NOW
From Al Jazeera on Oct 22: "A disgraceful testament to our global failure." UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that "in Gaza, the collective shame of the century continues unabated and unstopped, in defiance of every norm of international law.” The global community recognizes Israel’s g
Harris needs more votes - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on October 22: For months, surveys have shown that Harris would gain votes by breaking from President Biden and calling for an end of weapons to Israel. A CBS News poll in June found that 61% of Americans support halting weapons transfers to Israel. The same poll found that support for cut
Largest healthcare union for arms embargo - Arms Embargo NOW
From IMEU on October 22: On Friday 1199SEIU - the largest healthcare union in the US, representing 450,000 workers - called for ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza and arms embargo against Israel. We call on the Biden administration to enforce the Foreign Assistance Act and suspend military assistance to
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