Oregon Open Letters

From a constituent in McMinnville, OR

Hi, I'm a constituent from 97128. My name is Suzanne Henry. I’m deeply concerned at Trump’s decision to fire Christopher Wray and replace him with Kash Patel as the director of the FBI. It’s profoundly dangerous—not just because Patel is unqualified and has suggested he’d like to dismantle large pa

From a verified voter in Ashland, OR

Please confirm as many judicial appointments as possible. This is the last chance to confirm judges we know will protect our rights before Trump and Senate Republicans start stacking our courts with extremists again. The Senate needs to be creative in their efforts. Whether it's working weekends or

From a constituent in Eugene, OR

Please vote NO on HR9495. The bill as written is flawed - first provision is great, but there needs to be more definition and a better process for removing 501c3 status from a nonprofit. I run a small NPO in Eugene, supporting the nonprofit sector, and it's important to us to be able to continue del

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

Arms Embargo Israeli Apartheid State Now

I remain unwavering in my opposition to US aid for Israel and my solidarity with Palestinians. I demand a comprehensive two-way arms embargo to stop US funding for this horrific, ongoing genocide. Over the weekend, I participated in the Black Friday general boycott and I continue to boycott all spec

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT NOW

I urge you to act now to ensure the ERA goes into effect before insurrectionist Trump and his fascist regime take office. They have made no secret of their intentions to target trans people in particular as well all LGBTQ people and all women with violent and discriminatory legislation. We need the

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

Block S. 4163

I strongly oppose S. 4163 which would give the executive branch dangerous authoritarian powers to stifle free speech and dissent. As Chair of the Committee on Finance, I urge you to block this dangerous attack on civil liberties.

From a constituent in Portland, OR

There is a bill to protect reporters and their sources—it’s called the PRESS Act (S. 2074). I’d like the Senator to fight like hell to pass it. The PRESS Act would keep the government from surveilling members of the press and threatening them with jail time for refusing to reveal their sources. It

From a verified voter in Dexter, OR

Secure borders, prioritize public safety and legal immigration

The continued influx of illegal immigrants across our borders poses a significant threat to public safety and the rule of law. The disturbing statistics show that many violent criminals and hardened gang members are exploiting the current crisis to gain entry into the United States, committing heino

From a constituent in Portland, OR

Comprehensive campaign finance reform to remove corporate money's influence

The corrupting influence of corporate money in politics has gone too far. It is crucial to end corporations' ability to essentially buy influence and favor through massive donations to political campaigns, conventions, and inauguration events. Measures must be taken to limit corporate donations, ins

From a constituent in Seaside, OR

Oppose HR 9495

I urge you to oppose HR 9495.

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

Support Truth & Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act HR7227

I'm a constituent in rural Yamhill County, on Kalapuya land, writing in solidarity with Indigenous people. We must deliver on the promises of justice and healing following President Biden’s apology to Indigenous Peoples for the U.S. government’s long-running, violent boarding school system. For over

From a verified voter in Eugene, OR

Oppose the Nonprofit Death Penalty Bill

I strongly encourage you to oppose the ‘nonprofit death penalty bill’. Allowing any President to eliminate non profit status from an organization without due process or enquiry is dangerous. One can easily imagine Trump using this against groups like the ACLU, SPLC, and myriad environmental groups o

From a constituent in Eugene, OR

Please vote against HR 9495. It is nothing but a burden on organizations designed to help people. It is so hard to do good as it is.

From a constituent in Portland, OR

Resist deportations

President elect Trump is planning to deport millions of immigrants, likely sending them to mass deportation camps in the meantime. It is all too clear that these camps will be nothing more than concentration camps with horrible living conditions. Furthermore, we know that American citizens and legal

From a verified voter in Portland, OR

I am asking you both for two things. 1) Vote against, and help kill the bill that recently passed the House (H 9495). 2) Do not vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard, the Russian asset to trump's cabinet. His picks look more like a junk drawer than a cabinet. Thank you

From a verified voter in Portland, OR

Vote no H.R. 9495

Here is a draft message urging a vote against H.R. 9495: This proposed legislation poses a grave threat to civil liberties by allowing the executive branch to unilaterally designate non-profit organizations as "terrorist supporting" and strip them of tax-exempt status without due process. The broad

From a verified voter in Portland, OR

Trump has stated that he plans to use military force against American citizens who disagree with him. What do you plan to do to stop him from turning America into a fully fascist state?

From a verified voter in Portland, OR

Hi, I am a constituent from 97222 insisting you support reforming the Insurrection Act, which currently allows the president unchecked use of the military as a domestic police force This antiquated law needs to be modernized, narrowed and clarified to provide the president emergency flexibility AND

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

Reform the National Emergencies Act; Stop Authoritarianism

I'm a constituent in rural Yamhill County, asking you to reform the National Emergencies Act. While presidents should have the power to declare a national emergency, such declarations should be limited in length and require Congressional approval to extend. The incoming president’s documented histor

From a constituent in Portland, OR

VOTE NO ON HR9495 TO PROTECT NON PROFITS

The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to provide critical relief for American citizens who have been wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad. However, certain provisions raise concerns about potential civil liberties violations and lack of due process.

From a verified voter in Portland, OR

Hi, I am your constituent from 97222, asking you to preserve Congress' authority to check presidential power. No one, not even the president, should have immunity from criminal law. Please co-sponsor and pass S. 4973 the No Kings Act. Thank you.

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

OPPOSE HR9495

I am strongly opposed to HR9495 which would give the incoming, fascist Trump regime sweeping authoritarian powers to attack free speech, attack their opposition, and block efforts at mutual aid. I am horrified that this resolution passed the house, and grateful for Representative Salinas’ opposition

From a verified voter in Dayton, OR

Release the Report on Child Sex Trafficker Matt Gaetz

I am a constituent in rural Yamhill County, urging Representative Salinas to support Representative Casten’s resolution to release the Ethics Committee report on likely child sex trafficker Matt Gaetz. Americans want to know what’s in that report. We deserve to know whether Gaetz has sexually assaul

From a constituent in Portland, OR

Vote against H.R. 10186

I'm writing to ask you to do the obvious and vote against the H.R. 10186 bill that prohibits trans women from using the ladies' restroom in the capital. Hopefully it fails in the House but if it goes to the Senate I would expect my senators to oppose it there. ill fight for their rights at every opp

From a constituent in Portland, OR

Protect Trans People

rans person, I expect you to support your colleagues and protect them from harassment and injustice. You and other cis politicians have far more clout roperties? What are you doing? Have you said anything publicly in support of her? Have you reached out to her in private. As your constituent, a