California Open Letters

From a constituent in North Hollywood, CA

Why did the senator vote for Elon Musk associate Jared Isaacman for NASA head?

I get that Bill Nye supported him. Bill Nye is not the emperor of scientists. Bill Nye also made the questionable decision to make a fringe Creationist activist famous by debating him on the merits of Creationism… This guy Isaacman made his own Project 2025 to DOGE NASA. He is Elon Musk’s guy. What

From a constituent in North Hollywood, CA

Oust Schumer for passing a softball NDAA

Again he and Durbin and Kaine and their cadre seem to be playing for the other team…why even go to work? What’s the point of the filibuster if you don’t use it…disgusting…

From a constituent in Redding, CA

H.R. 845 Undermines Science, the Courts, and the ESA

I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose H.R. 845, recently passed by the House of Representatives, which would strip Gray Wolves of protections under the Endangered Species Act and prohibit judicial review of that decision. This bill sets a dangerous precedent. The Endangered Species Act exists

From a constituent in Pasadena, CA

Reject Any Consideration of a Third Presidential Term

I am writing to urge you to publicly and unequivocally reject any possibility of President Trump serving a third term, regardless of the legal theories being floated by his advisors. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is clear: no person shall be elected to the office of President more than twi

From a constituent in Pasadena, CA

Protect NASA Science Funding and Existing Missions from Commercialization Cuts

I am writing to urge you to protect NASA's science funding and existing missions from cuts driven by the recent Executive Order on space policy, which prioritizes commercial solutions over the agency's proven scientific work. The Executive Order titled "Ensuring American Space Superiority" mandates

From a verified voter in Santa Rosa, CA

A country that works

Have I told you lately that I love you? My dear governor, you are totally meeting the moment and accurately reading the room. I loved your reel about giving members of Congress knee pads because they are embarrassing themselves giving away their souls to suit the devil. Listen, when you run for P

From a constituent in North Hollywood, CA

Please co-sponsor Rep. Nadler’s Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act

This bill would actually combat antisemitism and other intolerance instead of farcically co-opting it against critics of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Actual antisemitism is swelling in the US and Europe, in part because of their and Israel’s insistent conflation of all Jews with the state of Israel. I

From a verified voter in Elk Grove, CA

SAVE the babies. Demand an end to the blockade and let aid in!

Storm Byron in Gaza brings floods, strong winds, and hail where over half the population live in makeshift tents. There is raw footage of the gale winds bursting through wallless shelters as the tarp roofs flail or fly off completely, exposing the already flooded grounds of the area. Five infant dea

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose HR 4371: No to Immigrant Child Abuse

Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you to I oppose H.R. 4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act., another Republican bill designed to play to emotional tragedy, while setting up more children for emotional trauma. While the tragedy that befell Kayla Hamilton and her family is heartbreaking, this legi

From a verified voter in Montara, CA

Last night’s address reconfirmed what we have all been seeing in front of our eyes for a long time now, and I remain very concerned about the President’s mental state and physical health. It’s time to consider the 25th amendment, sections 3 and 4. We cannot sit idly by as this unfolds.

From a verified voter in Redlands, CA

As one of your constituents and a practicing Earth scientist, I urge you to do all that you can to stop the dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (or NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, as announced by OMB Director Russ Vought. NCAR provides essential forecasting support to our nation,

From a constituent in Sebastopol, CA

Hello thank you for your service. Invoke section 4 of the 25th amendment. DJT is not capable of doing the job he was supposedly elected to do. He is a clear and present danger to this country. thank you.

From a verified voter in San Francisco, CA

NASA head vote

I cannot understand how you ask for donation money every single day in my email inbox and you voted to advance one of Elon Musk’s cronies to be the head of NASA. This is shameful and I just want you to understand that a lot of people are paying attention and it feels like what you are doing is an ac

From a verified voter in San Diego, CA

ICE continues to terrorize communities and abuse people

Today’s images of ICE included masked thugs zip-tying the hands of a pregnant woman and dragging her on the snowy ground in Minneapolis, while bystanders and witnesses yelled at them to stop and that she was PREGNANT. They didn’t stop. They didn’t care. This is horrific abuse by ICE and DHS and it m

From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CA

Oppose Amendment 3972 to Protect National Parks from Sale

I urge you to vote no on Senator Mike Lee's Amendment 3972 to the interior appropriations bill. This amendment would remove protective language that currently requires the federal government to maintain national parks as federal lands and ensure adequate funding and staffing. If passed, this dangero

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose/Block Dismantling of NCAR. Protect Climate Science

Today I take pen in hand to write and to urge you to take immediate action to block the wanton destruction of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and protect critical U.S. climate science infrastructure. NCAR has been instrumental in developing climate modeling science and climate o

From a constituent in Pasadena, CA

Support Robust NASA Science Budget and Flagship Mission Funding

I urge you to oppose the proposed $6 billion cut to NASA's budget and instead support robust funding for NASA's science missions. The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal offers just $18.8 billion for NASA, down from $24.8 billion in 2025. This reduction threatens American leadership in space

From a constituent in La Mesa, CA

Public Lands

Please vote NO on Mike Lee's amendment 3972 to sell off public lands. Our public lands are part of what makes our country strong and important, and they MUST remain in the public domain, rather than as a private commodity. Please encourage your peers to do the same. This should be a non-partisan iss

From a constituent in La Mesa, CA

Endangered Species Act

he land in perpetuity. Writing to encourage you to keep the Endangered Species Act intact. This is an important environmental protection, and should remain part of the law of t

From a constituent in Glendale, CA

Do your job! Protect people of color! And apologize to transpeople!

From a constituent in San Jose, CA

Stop the dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research

Once again the White House is dismantling an agency established by Congress. This time it’s the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This ideologically-driven but ill-considered move needs to be stopped. How much more science can the American people afford to lose just because the made

From a verified voter in San Francisco, CA

Create comprehensive voter rights protection legislation

Despite California’s progressive reputation, significant gaps remain in our election laws that leave voters vulnerable and our democratic processes exposed to bad actors and election deniers. I am writing to urge you to immediately pass comprehensive voting rights legislation that closes these dange

From a verified voter in Saratoga, CA

Oppose Unauthorized Military Blockade and Strikes Against Venezuela

I am writing to urge you to oppose the unauthorized military blockade of Venezuela and demand congressional oversight of ongoing military operations in the region. As Texas Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro stated, this blockade is "unquestionably an act of war" that Congress never authorized an

From a constituent in Fremont, CA

Protect Trans Americans

I'm contacting you to urge you to oppose HR 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, and HR 498, the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act. These bills will unnecessarily ban, and even criminalize, health care for transgender Americans. Congress should be working to increase access and reduce costs for Amer

From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CA

Demand Congressional Authorization Before Military Action Against Venezuela

I am writing to urge you to assert Congress's constitutional authority over the use of military force and immediately halt unauthorized military actions against Venezuela. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress alone the power to declare war. A naval blockade is universally recogni