We are hearing more reporting that Biden may be considering caving to work requirements for social safety net programs, including childcare, healthcare, and food programs. This is wildly unjust and will make the most vulnerable populations in the country suffer, just to pay the bills America already owes.

We need to make sure Biden knows that he will not have ANY of our representatives’ votes if he caves to such a terrible deal. Call your representatives now and ask them to oppose any cuts to social safety programs.

Senators:

Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441 or http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form

Patty Murray: 202-224-2621 or http://www.murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty/

Representative:

Pramila Jayapal: 202-225-3106 or http://jayapal.house.gov/contact

Adam Smith: 202-225-8901 or http://adamsmith.house.gov/contact

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My name is [NAME] calling from [CITY, ZIP]. I would like [REP/SEN] to oppose work requirements as part of any debt ceiling deal, and let the White House know you would not vote for such a deal. We should not pay the debts America already owes on the backs of the most vulnerable populations in the country.

Background

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/us/politics/democrats-work-requirements-debt-limit.html