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From a constituent in Grand Prairie, TXKeep The Bible Out of Texas Public School Curriculum
The proposed Bible-infused curriculum for Texas public elementary schools raises significant concerns about maintaining the separation of church and state in education. While studying religious texts can provide valuable cultural and historical context, interweaving the Bible directly into core acad
From a constituent in Dallas, TXI stand with trans people and oppose any bathroom bill. If you want to protect people, then protect us from all the rapists in Trump's proposed cabinet.
From a verified voter in San Antonio, TXCabinet Appointments
I strongly urge you to reject nominees who are unfit or unqualified for their intended roles, as well as those accused of sexual misconduct. Appointing individuals without proper expertise or ethics undermines the functioning of government and erodes public trust. We must hold our leaders to the hig
From a verified voter in San Antonio, TXPrioritize qualified education leadership - our children's future depends.
As the future leaders of this nation, it is imperative that we prioritize appointing qualified individuals to key positions in the government. Nominating unqualified candidates undermines the integrity of our democratic institutions and jeopardizes the well-being of the American people. Linda McMaho
From a verified voter in San Marcos, TXOppose HR 9495
This bill, H.R. 9495 - the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, contains provisions that raise concerns. While postponing tax deadlines and reimbursing penalties for Americans unlawfully detained abroad seems reasonable, terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations
From a verified voter in Converse, TXOnce again, Nancy Mace brings discrimination before Congress, encouraging Congress to act in hate towards a tiny minority of Americans, already battered by the legal system that is supposed to protect them. Do you support discrimination? Should the biases of bigoted Congressmembers be allowed to att
From a verified voter in Austin, TXKeep Public Schools Neutral on Religion
Public schools should remain secular institutions that provide an education free from religious indoctrination or promotion of any particular faith. Keeping religious teachings like Bible stories out of the curriculum is crucial to upholding the constitutional separation of church and state and resp
From a verified voter in San Antonio, TXScrutinize unqualified nominees for crucial government roles
The nominations of Gaetz, Kennedy, Gabbard and Hegseth should be rejected due to a lack of public support for any of these individuals here in Texas. These nominees appear to be divisive choices that do not align with the values and interests of many Texan constituents. Proceeding with their confirm
From a constituent in Georgetown, TXThe Texas Land Commissioner's offer to provide a state-owned 1,400-acre ranch in Starr County as a site for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants raises serious ethical and legal concerns. The proposed plans evoke disturbing historical parallels and violate fundamental human rights principles
From a constituent in Helotes, TXOppose Recess Appointments
I must express my strong opposition to any recess appointments during the upcoming congressional break. Recess appointments undermine the constitutional authority of the Senate to provide advice and consent on presidential nominations. They represent an abuse of executive power and a circumvention o
From a constituent in Austin, TXReject Unchecked Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status Bill
<message> I urge you to oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This dangerous legislation would grant the Secretary of Treasury unchecked power to arbitrarily investigate and shut down any tax-exempt organization, including news outlets, universities,
From a constituent in Canyon Lake, TXRefine Terror-Financing Act to Protect Constitutional Rights
The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to provide relief to Americans unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad by postponing tax filing deadlines, interest, and penalties during their captivity. It also seeks to terminate the tax-exempt status of organizat
From a constituent in Houston, TXStop Use of TX Land for Concentration Camps
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is offering Texas state land for concentration camps. This abhorrent use of state land must be stopped. See https:/ /www.texastribune.org/2024/11/19/texas-border-starr-county-ranch-trump-deportation/ The Texas GQP has been truly awful to those seeking a bett
From a verified voter in Dallas, TXReconsider revoking tax exemptions without due process protections
The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act seeks to provide relief for Americans unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad by postponing tax deadlines, waiving penalties and interest, and establishing procedures for refunds of amounts already paid. While assisting
From a constituent in Cleburne, TXCivil Liberty in education
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed curriculum that would infuse Bible stories into lessons for elementary school students in public schools. While I respect the role religion plays in many people's lives, teaching one religious text in a public school setting violates the pri
From a constituent in El Paso, TXDefend Democracy and the CONSTITUTION
It is abundantly clear that Trump is selecting grossly inept members to his cabinet, including those who have committed atrocious crimes, have zero qualifications, and who rely upon conspiracy theories and hyperbole to sensationalize their presence. What are you going to do to protect democracy from
From a verified voter in Cedar Park, TXAvoid religious curriculum in public schools - protect church-state separation
The State Board of Education should vote to reject the proposed Bluebonnet learning materials due to concerns that they violate the separation of church and state by excessively promoting Christian teachings in public schools.
From a constituent in Round Rock, TXRevisit counterterrorism financing bill with robust legal safeguards
The proposed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act seeks to provide relief to Americans unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad by postponing tax deadlines, reimbursing paid late fees, and terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations supporting terrorism. While we
From a verified voter in Frisco, TXSTOP H.R. 9495! We cannot allow tRump or any president after to have this power! This bill goes against everything America stands for. Put yourselves on the right side of history and shut this down AGAIN! It was defeated, let it die. Stop cowing down to tRump and is idiotic whims. He is damaging ou
From a constituent in Lubbock, TXVote No on HR 9495
Please vote no on HR 9495. This is a clear reaction to pro Palestine protests and it would allow the government to have a dangerous tool to stifle free speech and punish disfavored groups. This bill gives the executive branch the authority to effectively dismantle any nonprofit organization it deeme
From a constituent in Houston, TXNo to H.R. 9495
Please vote NO on H.R. 9495! It provides too much latitude to withdraw an organization’s tax exempt status, effectively shutting them down, simply because they dissent. The bill is not specific enough to prevent abuse.
From a verified voter in Converse, TXI am writing to urge you to support Senator Sanders and his Joint Resolution of Disapproval regarding the sale of offensive weapons to Israel. While the Hamas attack on October 7th was horrific, it does not excuse a year-long campaign of genocide against the Palestinian people. Support this Resoluti
From a verified voter in Converse, TXNancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, has proposed a rule to ban transgender individuals from using the bathroom according to their gender in the US Capitol. She does this just as the first transgender Representative is named to the House. As a member of the House Steering and Policy Committ
From a verified voter in Irving, TXUphold YOUR Oath to Our Constitution
I am writing you today as a constituent who wants to protect the SECURITY of our country and the CONSTITUTION of our country. I want to share with you Timothy Snyder's (the Richard C. Levin Professor of History and Global Affairs at Yale University) words about the impact of Pete Hegseth’s nominatio
From a verified voter in San Antonio, TXVote NO on Matt Gaetz as AG
I am writing you to urge you to vote NO to confirm Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Gaetz is extremely unqualified, both in experience and demeanor. America deserves someone who will fight for all of us , and Gaetz has shown that he can' t even work with his own party , choosing to harass and bully i
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