Iowa Open Letters

From a verified voter in Des Moines, IA

Oppose Hegseth, nominate Ernst

Thank you for your resistance to Pete Hegseth as the nominee for Secretary of Defense. Please recommend and advocate for Senator Ernst to be the new nominee for Secretary of Defense.

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Department Head Selections

As your constituent, I am writing to stress the vital importance of selecting and confirming qualified, ethical, and experienced individuals to lead our nation's departments and agencies. These leaders not only set the tone for their respective organizations but also play a critical role in shaping

From a verified voter in Grinnell, IA

Oppose Hegseth for DoD

As your constituent I urge you to oppose President-Elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense. Hegseth lacks the qualifications and integrity for this critical role. Our troops deserve better.

From a constituent in Tripoli, IA

Reject bill threatening civil liberties under security pretext

This bill poses a grave threat to non-profit organizations as a whole by granting excessive powers to unilaterally designate them as "terrorist supporting organizations" without adequate due process. The intentionally vague language would also allow this to affect non-profits for creativity that cer

From a constituent in Ames, IA

Iowa Families Need Action Now

I’m reaching out as a concerned Iowan to urge you to take meaningful action on the childcare crisis in our state. Frankly, Iowa is becoming less appealing for families. The strains on childcare, coupled with legislative disrespect and funding cuts to public schools, are making it harder for familie

From a verified voter in Slater, IA

Oppose Kash Patel as FBI Director

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the nomination of Kash Patel as Director of the FBI. Mr. Patel’s controversial history, including his promotion of conspiracy theories and his attacks on the FBI’s independence, make him unsuitable for this critical role. As a former aide to Devin Nun

From a verified voter in Slater, IA

Oppose Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

I am writing as your constituent to express my strong opposition to the nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth’s past raises serious ethical and professional concerns. Allegations of sexual misconduct, which reportedly led to a settlement, undermine the integrity expected of a

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Protect education quality: Oppose abolishing Department of Education

<message> The proposed bill to abolish the Department of Education raises significant concerns about the future of our nation's education system. Dismantling this crucial agency would undermine efforts to ensure equal access to quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic ba

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Oppose Anti-transgender legislation in Iowa

I'm writing to urge you to oppose any and all anti-transgender legislation including any bills restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth, banning trans athletes from participating in sports based on their gender, or preventing transgender people from using bathrooms as they see fit. Thank y

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

No Cabinet Recess Appointments

I’m writing to demand that you do your constitutional duty and hold proper confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet appointments. Allowing recess appointments will only further the erosion of our necessary system of checks and balances. Thank you for your time and consideration.

From a constituent in Ames, IA

I am writing to demand that you protect the Department of Education and its essential funding. As a concerned Iowan and parent, I have seen firsthand how critical these resources are for students across Iowa. Reducing or eliminating funding for the Department would have serious consequences for our

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Cabinet Positions

I'm deeply concerned about the individuals that DGT is choosing for high level cabinet positions. All these appointees should be fully vetted/investigated before being allowed to serve in these important positions. Congress needs to exercise proper oversight of these processes and make sure we hav

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

I am writing to urge you to oppose any proposals for additional tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans, particularly if they come at the expense of vital programs like Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. As a concerned constituent, I believe such measures are fundament

From a verified voter in Crescent, IA

I want Iowa's kids and families to be able to benefit from Summer EBT. PLEASE submit a Notice of Intent to USDA to participate in Summer EBT in 2025.

From a constituent in Tripoli, IA

Reject harmful anti-LGBTQ legislation undermining equal rights and civil liberties

By legally defining gender and sex narrowly, this bill ignores all science that supports trans and intersex lives just for control and hate. If trans and intersex identities don't exist in the eyes of the law, the law can't help or defend them. It's also full of scientific inaccuracies. The bill is

From a constituent in Tripoli, IA

Safeguard Relief Work, Uphold Humanitarian Principles in Anti-Terror Bill

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act poses a risk of improperly designating lawful non-profit organizations as "terrorist supporting organizations," thereby revoking their tax-exempt status in violation of free speech principles. This overly broad enforcement mechanis

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Enhanced Entitlements

I am writing to express my strong support for enhancing and improving Social Security and Medicare programs. These essential programs are lifelines for millions of Americans, providing critical support to retirees, individuals with disabilities, and those with limited income. As costs of living and

From a verified voter in Atalissa, IA

Thorough Vetting of Cabinet Nominees Essential for Good Governance

Many of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees lack the necessary experience and qualifications for such critical roles, raising significant concerns. Allegations of misconduct against some nominees are also deeply troubling. Attempting to bypass the Constitution's "advice and consent" process thr

From a constituent in Guttenberg, IA

Safeguard nonprofits' rights and civil liberties through oversight

The proposed legislation poses a severe threat to legitimate nonprofit organizations by allowing the government to unilaterally revoke their tax-exempt status based solely on accusations of providing "material support" to alleged terrorist groups, without due process or judicial oversight. This prov

From a verified voter in Atalissa, IA

Reject H.R. 9495, protect checks and balances

The proposed legislation H.R. 9495 grants excessive authority to the executive branch, undermining the system of checks and balances essential to a healthy democracy. Concentrating power in this manner poses risks of abuse and overreach. The legislation does not require disclosure of the reasons for

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Reject H.R. 9495

I'm writing to urge you reject 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

Pass S.2074, The Press Act

I'm writing to demand that you support and immediately pass S.2074, the PRESS Act. The Senate must act now to enshrine protections for journalists and their information sources. Thank you for your time and consideration.

From a verified voter in Tiffin, IA

Deny Assistance for Mass Deportations

I’m writng to demand that you take a stand against the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan by refusing to help carry it out with local law enforcement. The US economy relies heavily on the hard work of undocumented immigrants, and we will all suffer devastating consequences without them. T

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Do not support HR 9495

I urge you to vote no on HR 9495 which gives president unchecked power to go after political enemies/non-profits You are there to represent All Iowans and to be an independent branch as a check to power!

From a verified voter in Norwalk, IA

I urge you to vote against HR 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.