Iowa Open Letters

From a verified voter in Iowa City, IA

Require that the Senate confirmation process for top cabinet members consider all available information about nominees. The House Ethics Committee should release its report to the Senate. You should be publicly calling for this move, in the name of transparency, ethics, and constitutional process. T

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Vote NO on HR 9495

I want the Congressmember to vote NO on H.R. 9495. The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bill has some good provisions, but it also enables the Treasury Secretary to revoke the tax-exempt status of any o rganization he or she deems to be working with terrorists.

From a constituent in West Des Moines, IA

Oppose H.R. 9495, protect civil liberties and due process

I urge you to oppose H.R. 9495, the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act". While providing tax relief for Americans unlawfully detained abroad is a laudable goal, the provision terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed to provide material support to terro

From a constituent in Fairfield, IA

Vote NO on HR 9495

I fully expect you understand the gravity of HR 9495. As such, I also expect you to vote NO on HR 9495.

From a constituent in Huxley, IA

Reject anti-democratic HR 9495, protect free speech

The House legislation H.R. 9495 poses a grave threat to free speech and gives the executive branch dangerously broad powers to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits without due process. Over 130 civil liberties, religious, and advocacy organizations have warned that this bill could be used to c

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Mass Deportations

This proposed plan for mass deportations through a declared national emergency is extremely concerning. It raises serious legal and ethical questions while threatening immense human suffering and economic disruption. Rounding up and forcibly removing millions of people, many of whom have lived in th

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Reject Terror-Financing Bill, Protect Civil Liberties and Hostages

The proposed "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" aims to provide relief to Americans wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, but raises concerns about potential overreach. While supporting hostages is crucial, terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations accu

From a verified voter in Fairfield, IA

No Recess Appointments

I know that Trump is asking the Senate to let him name his unqualified cabinet nominees as “recess appointments” without a vote. The Senator MUST refuse to comply. I expect him/her to stand by the vow s/he took to uphold the Constitution. NO RECESS APPOINTMENTS. Also, the Senator needs to vote no on

From a constituent in Ames, IA

Trump’s Cabinet Picks

I oppose recess confirmations for Trump’s cabinet picks. We have a system of checks and balances for a reason and he shouldn’t be able to pick whoever he wants without confirmation. Additionally, I’m vehemently opposed to the confirmation of RFK Jr., Matt Gaetz, and Pete Hegseth. They are unqualif

From a verified voter in Grinnell, IA

Oppose Kennedy for HHS

As your constituent I urge you to oppose President-Elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy lacks the expertise for this critical role and has espoused positions that are antithetical to protecting Americans’ health and safety.

From a verified voter in Davenport, IA

Do not approve Robert F Kennedy for Health and Human Services. He poses a direct threat to public health with his anti science extreme views. Several of the president-elect's cabinet choices are worrisome for their lack of qualifications and ethical failings, but this man in particular would be dang

From a verified voter in Slater, IA

Opposition to RFK Jr Nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services

I respectfully urge you to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has been a leading figure in the anti-vaccine movement, repeatedly promoting the false and dangerous claim that vaccines cause autism. His views on vaccines have been tho

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Support Women's Health Protection Act

I'm writing today in support S. 701, Women’s Health Protection Act. Nobody should face forced birth, I demand the Senator work hard to pass this critical legislation to codify abortion care. Thank you for your time and consideration.

From a verified voter in Slater, IA

Opposition to Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination as Director of National Intelligence

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the recent nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for the role of Director of National Intelligence (DNI). While her military service is commendable, I believe her past actions and statements make her a problematic choice for this critical position. Ms. Gabbard ha

From a verified voter in Slater, IA

Oppose the Nomination of Matt Gaetz for US Attorney General

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the nomination of Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General. This role requires the utmost integrity, yet Mr. Gaetz has a troubling history that raises serious concerns about his fitness for this position. The Department of Justice previously investigated G

From a verified voter in Norwalk, IA

Thorough vetting of cabinet nominees through robust Senate hearings

Given President Trump's controversial cabinet picks and departures from typical expertise requirements for key roles, it is critical that the Senate hold thorough confirmation hearings to vet the qualifications, background, and policy positions of each nominee. Such high-level positions have immense

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Trump Cabinet Selections

I'm deeply concerned about the cabinet selections being made by incoming president Trump. The Senate needs to apply its oversight into these selections. America deserves only highly respected and knowledgeable people in these important positions. Trump is appointing individuals with suspect behav

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Reject unqualified, unethical cabinet nominees like Gaetz and Hegseth

The concerning cabinet appointments of Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense proposed by the president-elect threaten the stability and integrity of our government institutions. Nominating individuals like Gaetz and Hegseth based solely on personal loyalty, rather t

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Ban Assault Weapons

I’m writing today to ask you to support S. 25, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023. We cannot afford to wait any longer to protect innocent lives from gun massacres. Thank you for all your hard work.

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Vote against H.R. 9495

I'm writing to urge you to vote against H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This broad and far-reaching bill has too much potential for abuse to curb free speech and censor political opposition. Thank you for your time and consideration.

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Confirmation of Judicial Nominees

I’m writing to demand you act swiftly to confirm as many of Biden’s judicial nominees as possible. We cannot allow Trump to fill these seats with more extremists who will continue to strip away our rights and democratic institutions. Thank you for your time and consideration.

From a verified voter in Norwalk, IA

This bill proposes concerning measures that undermine democratic values and human rights. Terminating tax-exempt status for organizations deemed "terrorist supporting" based on vague criteria and without due process is an unacceptable infringement on civil liberties. Additionally, the procedures out

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Assault Weapons Ban

I’m writing today to ask you to support S. 25, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023. We cannot afford to wait any longer to protect innocent lives from gun massacres. Thank you for your consideration.

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Reject the Kids Online Safety Act

I'm writing to demand that you oppose the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, also known as KOSA. This broad legislation does not protect anyone and instead will be used to censor online speech that conservatives find objectionable. Thank you for your time and consideration.

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Accountability of US involvement in the bombing of Gaza

I'm writing to demand that you reconsider and support Senate Resolution 504, a resolution under Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act to force the Department of State to report to Congress. Members of Congress deserve to have oversight and knowledge of how U.S. ammunitions are being used aga