Ohio Open Letters

From a constituent in Liberty Township, OH

Please unequivocally stand against HR 9495

I urge you to vote against H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bill would give the executive branch unchecked and sweeping power to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed "terrorist-supporting," without due process or transparency about

From a constituent in Athens, OH

Please vote to block weapons for Israel. No more taxpayer funded murder and genocide in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. Enough.

From a verified voter in Cincinnati, OH

Reject anti-trans discrimination, uphold equality and human rights

Protecting the rights and dignity of transgender individuals is imperative, as enshrined in the principles of equality and non-discrimination. Attempting to ban trans people from using restrooms that align with their gender identity is a harmful and discriminatory measure that perpetuates stigma and

From a constituent in Hilliard, OH

Release Gaetz Ethics Report for Full Scrutiny Before Confirmation

The House Ethics Committee should release the report detailing its investigation into the alleged misconduct of Matt Gaetz. This aligns with principles of transparency and accountability for public officials. The report contains potentially serious findings regarding sexual impropriety, illicit drug

From a verified voter in Cincinnati, OH

Block HR9495

The freedom to voice dissent and criticism is a cornerstone of democracy. H.R. 9495 would have granted the executive branch sweeping powers to investigate and strip tax-exempt status from organizations based solely on accusations, threatening free speech and the ability to hold the government accoun

From a verified voter in North Canton, OH

Vote No on HR 9495

I’m writing again to urge you to vote against HR 9495. There are much more urgent matters to attend to in this lame duck session. We cannot cede power to a potentially lawless DOJ and a president with entrenched and radical views of who represents a threat and who doesn’t. Non-profit organizations a

From a verified voter in Brecksville, OH

No Trump loyalist for Vance replacement

You will be picking the replacement for JD Vance's senate seat and this will be a critical seat to fill. Donald Trump's extreme policies and unchecked power is a threat to our country. I urge you to pick a moderate with the strength to stand against these policies and appointments. The last time I

From a constituent in Millfield, OH

VOTE NO ON HR 9495

This proposed legislation H.R. 9495 is an alarming threat to free speech and democratic values. ties, and any dissenting voices under the guise of national security. It would grant the executive branch sweeping and unilateral powers to arbitrarily silence and censor civil society organizations, medi

From a constituent in Cleveland, OH

Reject H.R. 9495, Uphold Civil Liberties and Democracy

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) is a deeply concerning bill that would grant the Treasury Secretary unilateral power to designate any nonprofit organization as a "terrorist supporting organization" and revoke its tax-exempt status. This legislation po

From a constituent in Columbus, OH

Protect civil liberties, reject HR 9495's overreach on nonprofits

HR bill 9495 could enable the government to wrongfully designate lawful nonprofits as terrorist organizations based on viewpoint discrimination, posing severe threats to freedom of association and civic engagement. This legislation contains overly broad provisions lacking sufficient due process prot

From a verified voter in Marietta, OH

Revisit tax relief bill to safeguard civil liberties

This bill seeks to provide tax relief for American hostages and wrongfully detained individuals abroad, as well as terminate the tax-exempt status of organizations deemed to support terrorism. While supporting hostages is a noble cause, stripping nonprofit groups of their tax-exempt status raises co

From a verified voter in Fairview Park, OH

Reject SB 293

Ohio SB 293 seeks to make released time religious instruction mandatory in public school districts, changing the existing law from permissive to required. While current law already allows districts to create policies excusing students for religious instruction off campus, this bill would force all d

From a constituent in Columbus, OH

Reject Kennedy nomination to protect public health infrastructure

The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services raises grave concerns about the future of public health in America. As an outspoken critic of well-established medical science and proponent of unproven and potentially harmful treatments, Kennedy's leadership could se

From a constituent in Reynoldsburg, OH

This bill aims to provide relief and support for Americans unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad, which is an important humanitarian issue. However, there are legitimate concerns about granting the executive branch excessive authority without proper oversight mechanisms. It is crucial to strike

From a constituent in Dayton, OH

demonize them. Vote NO on HR 9495. Non profits play a critical role in our communities in so many ways from health and human services to the arts. Don't politicize and

From a constituent in Galloway, OH

Pass the Farm Bill

ericans. Please pass the Farm Bill. Americans will be relying on it more than ever in the upcoming year. Please remember you are supposed to be working for all Am

From a constituent in Copley, OH

Release House Ethics Report on Rep Matt Gaetz

Please release the House Ethics Report on Rep Matt Gaetz. There is a HOUSE ETHICS precedent for its release & this evidence should be considered before a Cabinet nominee hearing.

From a verified voter in Columbus, OH

Oppose HR 9495

As your constituent, I am asking you to oppose H.R. 9495, the Anti Terror funding act: - It is redundant, there are already laws that exist to punish the funders of terrorist organizations - It allows the Sec. of the Treasury too much power to make the decision - It is against American values and wi

From a constituent in Cincinnati, OH

Please do not take recess appointments

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respectfully urge you to oppose the practice of recess appointments and to take a strong stand against allowing the President to bypass the Senate's constitutional role in confirming nominees. Recess appointments, while authorized under the U.S. Co

From a constituent in Cincinnati, OH

Vote Yes on S4973 "No Kings Act"

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to urge you to vote Yes on the No Kings Act, a critical piece of legislation that will help dismantle entrenched power structures and promote a more equitable, just society. The No Kings Act stands as a bold statement against the concentration of powe

From a constituent in Cincinnati, OH

Urgent Request: Prioritize Judicial Appointments

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to urge you to prioritize the timely confirmation of judicial appointments, a matter of significant importance for the future of our country’s legal system and democracy. The judicial branch plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, protecting

From a constituent in Mount Vernon, OH

Presidential 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 to stand by the vow he took to uphold the Constitution. No recess appointments. Also, the Senator needs to vote no on Matt

From a verified voter in Zanesville, OH

Reject H.R. 9495, Threat to Free Speech and Democracy

This proposed legislation H.R. 9495 is an alarming threat to free speech and democratic values. It would grant the executive branch sweeping and unilateral powers to arbitrarily silence and censor civil society organizations, media outlets, universities, and any dissenting voices under the guise of

From a verified voter in Cleveland, OH

As your constituent, I am writing to urge you to vote AGAINST HR 9495 and any reconfigured version of the same. This bill would provide unfettered power to the Executive Branch to curb free speech, and as a sworn defender of the Constitution, you should be adamantly opposed to limiting the rights of

From a constituent in New Franklin, OH

Trans Bathroom Ban

Last night I understand the state house passed a bill to ban trans college students from using the bathroom that matches their gender expression. This piece of legislation is another tactic the far right is using against Americans. Trans person's account for less than 1% of the population and while