New York Open Letters

From a constituent in Hopewell Junction, NY

I’m furious that Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire with no experience in government, is influencing legislation and interfering in budget negotiations. Because of him Congress just passed a funding package with no money for kids’ cancer research, women’s health funding, or SNAP recipients. It is

From a verified voter in Hawthorne, NY

America, Sold to the Highest Bidder?!?!?!

I am sickened that Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire has bought my country!!! Because of Musk a funding package with no money for children with cancer,( yep, read that again) women’s health or SNAP recipients has been passed. This is not normal and you all are acting as if it is. As my represent

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Repurposing the parking spots closest to an intersection to improve visibility — a practice known as daylighting — is proven to make intersections safer for people walking, biking, and driving. That’s why New York State bans parking within 20 feet of intersections – but New York City has overridden

From a verified voter in Rochester, NY

Cabinet appointments

Dear Senators, I am writing to you on behalf of all American people. We have been paying close attention to the roster of individuals being nominated for various executive positions. The President is on record saying that he only hires the best people. We expect nothing less. Your job as US Senator

From a verified voter in Schuylerville, NY

congress

Congress must investigate the unethical practices exposed in the music streaming industry, akin to the payola scandals of the past. It is crucial to establish transparency laws that forbid music platforms from promoting tracks based on financial incentives rather than artistic merit. The disturbing

From a constituent in Schuylerville, NY

Avoid partisan shutdown, pass clean funding extension

The government must remain fully operational to serve the needs of the working class. I urge you to reject any demands from Trump and his billionaire cronies that would grind operations to a halt. Stand firm against this shutdown ploy and instead prioritize policies that uplift workers, protect thei

From a constituent in Garrison, NY

Tell President Musk to keep the government open

Please be mindful of the potential damage that a government shutdown could have. I understand the desire to find savings in the government budget, but cutting items like disaster relief and support for farmers do not sound like wise ideas! Please let President Musk know that cost cuts that will hur

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

The following critical bills, passed by the Senate and Assembly during the Spring, are still waiting for your signature! Climate Superfund Act: S2129B/A3351B makes fossil fuel companies pay for the impacts of their pollution by funding climate resilient infrastructure and reducing greenhouse gas em

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I need you to act quickly to protect free speech, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights, as well as our digital privacy… BEFORE Inauguration Day. Please take immediate action to defend New Yorkers from what’s coming by following the recommendations in NYCLU’s November 6 report, “Four Things New York Lawmake

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I would like to know who you supported in the Oversight Committee vote?

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I’m glad that President Biden came out in favor of ending stock trading for congressional members this week. This is something most Americans agree on: nobody in Congress should be able to make money in the stock market. I know several bills have been introduced that would get this done—the Ban

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I want you to demand the full FBI report on Pete Hegseth before voting on his confirmation—which I expect you to oppose. The man running the DOD should be above suspicion and beyond reproach. Hegseth is neither. I expect the FBI report to prove that; I want you to review it fully and carefully a

From a constituent in Brooklyn, NY

NDAA PROVISION

How dare you vote in favor of the NDAA with the anti-trans provision intact. You should be ashamed. You represent NY, a place where the queer liberation started. You should know better.

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Reproductive rights advocates warned us that access to abortion pills was at risk if Trump were reelected, and the Trump team again has given us indications they were completely right. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) told the press that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has expressed openness to new restrictions

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Stand your ground! Do not give in to the games Republicans are playing with funding the government!

From a constituent in Larchmont, NY

migrant communities and fund mass deportations. I’m asking you to stop mass deportations and do everything possible and deportation in all budget votes, Vote NO on bills that harm im to protect immigrant communities. Pass only a clean Continuing Re

From a constituent in Hudson, NY

President Biden, tell national archivist to sign and publish ERA

I urge President Biden to call on the national archivist to sign and publish the Equal Rights Amendment. The required 38 states have ratified this important amendment that will help protect women’s rights. Please do not let the clock run out on this historic, consequential milestone.

From a verified voter in Wurtsboro, NY

Shame on you

I am disappointed and disgusted that you would vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with the anti-trans provision intact. Democrats lost the presidential election because they decided it was better to cozy up to bigoted Republicans than to do their jobs and fight for the a

From a verified voter in Corona, NY

Trans rights are human rights, be better

Senators, I am unable to overstate my disappointment in both of you with regards to the recent NDAA vote. Do you want to know why no one is voting for Democrats? Because they do EXACTLY THE SAME THING as Republicans while promising to help instead. Moving to the right only alienates your base, it wi

From a constituent in New York, NY

Urge Biden to veto NDAA

nal Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will take away life saving, medically necessary health care from the transgender children of military familie As your constituent and supporter of LGBTQ+ equality, I am writing today to express my disappointment and outrage regarding your vote for the FY2

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I am incredibly disappointed that you voted for the NDAA with an exclusion on gender-affirming care for children of military personnel. This is about children's lives, and their parents' ability to make healthcare decisions for their kids with their doctors, not the government. I will be watchin

From a constituent in Akron, NY

Disapproval on NDAA vote

I am incredibly upset to hear that you voted for the NDAA with its restrictions on gender affirming care. Of all the senators out there to support a bill restricting LGBTQ rights, I NEVER would have expected to see your name on the list. I am beyond disappointed in you. The legislative provision

From a constituent in Wellsville, NY

Protect transgender youth's medical rights in military community

The legislative provision restricting gender-affirming care for minors within the military community under the National Defense Authorization Act is an injustice that must be undone. This discriminatory policy creates harmful barriers to essential medical care for transgender youth and further margi

From a constituent in Manlius, NY

Make CEOs pay for their own damn security

Corporate executives have access to immense resources and can afford top-notch private security. It is unreasonable for taxpayer money to fund a special hotline catering exclusively to their safety concerns. Corporations already receive substantial subsidies and tax breaks, and further privileging t

From a constituent in Shirley, NY

open over the Xmas holiday based on his recommendations. Last I checked, Elon musk was not a member of the house nor was elected. I just heard that the house will not be voting on a bill to keep our government ITUTION to the will of a billionaire is inexcusable! While I understand that the Republica