Budget 2025-26: Block Unless These 7 Key Priorities Must Be Followed and More

Today I’m writing to urge you NOT TO ADVANCE the proposed budget reconciliation, because this current legislation threatens to undermine civil rights and harm vulnerable communities in many key areas, just a few of which are listed here: 1. The budget bill must not contain Tax cuts that benefit corporations and the wealthy - no cuts should come at the expense of vital programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and student financial aid. 2. Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP in any form are unacceptable, and will devastate access to healthcare, nutrition assistance, and higher education for millions of low-income families, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color. 3. The bill must not eliminate consumer protections and funding for agencies like the CFPB, or strip critical safeguards against predatory financial practices that disproportionately impact marginalized groups. 4. No increased funding for inhumane immigration detention and deportation operations raises serious civil liberties concerns and institutionalizes fear within communities. 5. No private school voucher schemes must be considered that would undermine funding for public education without ensuring accountability and non-discrimination protections for students. 6. The actions of the fictional entity DOGE must be thoroughly investigated, and any so-called ‘research’ discounted as part of the budget reconciliation. 7. Finally, Congress must ensure that taxpayer dollars and personal data are protected from misuse by DOGE for any purpose before moving forward with any fiscal measures in this bill. Period In short, Congress must prioritize the needs of everyday Americans over tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. Reconciliation should protect essential programs, civil rights, and economic opportunity rather than exacerbating inequality. Fiscal responsibility cannot come at the cost of dismantling the social safety net and abandoning our commitment to justice and equity. Budget decisions must uphold American values and shield vulnerable populations from discrimination are vital to a healthy and Constitutional democracy that we hold dear. Thank you.