Florida Open Letters

From a constituent in Gainesville, FL

Publish the Equal Rights Amendment now - protect women!

We need the ERA Now. I am a constituent writing to you today to ask you to support and pass legislation following American Bar Association’s August 2024 recommendations to cerify and publish the Equal Roghts Amendment as the 28th amendment to the Constitution. This has been a decades-long fight, we

From a verified voter in Clermont, FL

oned for the same crimes demeans the office and makes a mockery of the law. Republicans claim to respect our laws and law enforcement officers. Hiding th ates him, release it. If it does not, release it. Hiding the results is nothing more than a coverup. with minors, involvement in drug-fueled orgie

From a constituent in Sebastian, FL

Reject Mace's discriminatory anti-transgender bill attacking Sarah McBride

Nancy Mace's proposed legislation banning transgender people from using bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity on federal property is a petty and unprofessional attack targeted at her new colleague Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. This discriminatory

From a constituent in Boynton Beach, FL

Vote NO on discriminatory "Protecting Women's Private Spaces" act from Nancy Mace! Trans people are a miniscule portion of the population and y'all are getting REALLY WEIRD about trans people. They just need to pee! Stop legislating at them! This is both cruel and stupid.

From a verified voter in Ponte Vedra, FL

Matt Gaetz Investigation

It is imperative that you bring sunshine to the Matt Gaetz investigation. If he didn't do anything wrong, the investigation will show it. The American p eople deserve to know who is heading up the DOJ. When ate you going to show some integrity and commitment to American values?

From a constituent in Longwood, FL

Separate bills for hostage tax relief, terrorist organization tax-exemption

These are two separate issues and should not be voted on together. Vote no on H.R. 9495. The tax relief for unlawfully detained Americans is reasonable but should not be tied to stripping tax exemptions from certain organizations. Address these matters individually through separate legislation for a

From a constituent in Tampa, FL

Release the Gaetz report. If the public has to live with the consequences of their actions, certainly members of Congress have a greater obligation to be open with the public.

From a verified voter in Tarpon Springs, FL

Vote No on H.R. 9495

This proposed legislation represents a grave threat to fundamental democratic values and civil liberties. Granting unchecked power to the Treasury Department to unilaterally designate nonprofit organizations as "terrorist-supporting" and strip them of tax-exempt status is deeply concerning. Such bro

From a constituent in Naples, FL

Vote No on HR 9495

Vote no on HR9495. You traitors to democracy have done enough.

From a verified voter in Callahan, FL

Support public release of ethics report

Please urge your colleagues to release all House ethics reports for all members, including recent member Gaetz.

From a constituent in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Vote NO on HR 9495

The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to reconsider H.R. 9495, legislation that would empower the U.S. Treasury Secretary to unilaterally deem nonprofits as terrorist-supporting organizations and revoke their tax exemptions with little due process. This bill failed to pass the House on Nove

From a constituent in Tampa, FL

Oppose H.R. 9495

I oppose H.R. 9495 due to its concerning provisions that undermine due process protections and give unchecked authority to the executive branch. This legislation would allow the Treasury Secretary to unilaterally designate nonprofits as "terrorist supporting organizations" without sufficient evidenc

From a verified voter in Plantation, FL

Protect rights, oppose H.R. 9495 tax-exempt termination overreach

I understand your opposition to H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bill aims to provide tax relief and refunds for Americans who were unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad, as well as terminate the tax-exempt status of organizations that provid

From a verified voter in Saint Augustine, FL

Repeal Florida's SB 266 to uphold educational equity

Florida's Senate Bill 266 severely undermines diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the state's public universities. This regressive legislation restricts funding for vital DEI programs that support underrepresented students and promote an inclusive campus environment. It also curtails a

From a constituent in Tampa, FL

I do not like what I'm reading about Vivek Ramasawmy's suggested cuts to social security. I vigorously oppose any cuts after I've spent a lifetime paying into it. If the government pursues such a move, it had better return to me all the money I've paid, along with a seriously reasonable rate of ret

From a verified voter in Largo, FL

Release House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz allegations

The House Ethics Committee should release the report detailing its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, and other unethical behavior by former Congressman Matt Gaetz. As a matter of transparency and accountability, the public deserves to know the findings, especiall

From a verified voter in Largo, FL

Permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities for improved access

As the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule approaches, it is crucial to safeguard telehealth flexibilities that have expanded access to care for beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed rule aims to extend certain virtual care provisions, signaling ongoing support from the Centers f

From a constituent in Oviedo, FL

Reject anti-vaccine nominee to safeguard public health

The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services raises serious concerns due to his long history of spreading misinformation about vaccines. Despite scientific consensus on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, Kennedy has repeatedly made false claims linking the

From a verified voter in Callahan, FL

Proposed legislation risks abuse of power, jeopardizes civil liberties

H.R. 9495 raises concerns about potential abuse of power and violations of free speech protections. While the stated goal of preventing financial support for terrorist groups is laudable, the broad authority granted to the Executive Branch to unilaterally designate and revoke the tax-exempt status o

From a constituent in Fort Myers, FL

Do Not Confirm Hegseth!

The recent allegation of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth raises serious concerns about his ability to lead the Department of Defense with integrity. While no charges were filed, the fact that a financial settlement with a confidentiality clause was reached suggests there may be truth to the accu

From a constituent in Orlando, FL

Rep De Soto Hi, my name is Diana Pagan and I’m calling to urge Rep. Soto to vote 'no' on H.R. 9495 this week. I oppose the legislation because it's undemocratic to allow the Treasury secretary to strip nonprofit organizations of their tax-exempt status WITHOUT DUE PROCESS. This bill aims to stifle d

From a verified voter in Tampa, FL

Protect LGBTQ+ rights, oppose discriminatory provisions in bills

As your constituent, I urge you to firmly oppose any legislation that threatens to undermine civil rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community. It is deeply concerning that certain members of Congress are attempting to embed harmful anti-LGBTQ+ provisions in must-pass bills like the upcoming app

From a constituent in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Urgent: Vote Against Matt Gaetz’s Nomination for Attorney General

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz for the position of Attorney General. As a resident of Florida and a concerned citizen, I strongly urge you to vote against his confirmation. Matt Gaetz’s record as a U.

From a verified voter in Satellite Beach, FL

VOTE NO ON GAETZ AG CONFIRMATION

The appointment of Matt Gaetz as attorney general raises serious concerns. As a member of Congress, he displayed an alarming pattern of inflammatory rhetoric, unethical conduct, and disdain for the impartial administration of justice. His nomination comes despite a lengthy federal investigation into

From a verified voter in Niceville, FL

We ask that the Senator OPPOSE the appointment of fracking company executive, Chris Wright, as Energy Secretary. Not only does Wright stand to profit personally from the reinstatement of fracking, but he is also an outspoken critic of efforts to shift towards clean energy and slow climate change. Pu