Pass & Protect Pro-Democracy Legislation

Jump to today’s actions:

Call the Senate
Call the House

Background

Voters want national standards for how we vote. Voters deserve leaders who want us to vote. The For the People Act (S1) ensures both of these. Additionally, it prevents the use of dark money to disseminate disinformation that's harmful to democracy. And it creates ethical standards to stop GOP-packed courts from overturning pro-democracy legislation for partisan gain. Along with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021, S1 protects our freedom to choose our leaders.

Until these bills pass the Senate and are signed by President Biden; disinformation, gerrymandering, and other racist voter suppression tactics will continue to expand while Roberts' SCOTUS will continue handing down racist, anti-voter decisions. Undermining democracy is the only tool Republicans have to retain power. They are working in state governments to legalize voter suppression and undermine democracy. They don't want us to vote because we reject their racism and fascism. And they've been emboldened -- whether from fear of losing power or confidence they'll prevail remains to be seen.

Today S1 will be marked-up in the Senate. Be sure your senators hear your voice in support for bringing this bill to a vote asap.

1. Call the Senate.

Script Oregon Senators

SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753

My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

The majority of voters want national standards for how we vote. The majority of voters want leaders who want us to vote. Thank you for speaking out against the Jim Crow filibuster. Please also urge Senator Schumer to bring S1, the Judiciary Act of 2021, and other pro-democracy legislation to the floor for a vote now.

SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

The majority of voters want national standards for how we vote. The majority of voters want leaders who want us to vote. Thank you for speaking out against the Jim Crow filibuster. Please also urge Senator Schumer to bring S1, the Judiciary Act of 2021, and other pro-democracy legislation to the floor for a vote now.

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].

The majority of voters want national standards for how we vote. The majority of voters want leaders who want us to vote. We need you to break with your anti-democracy GOP colleagues and stand up for democracy by supporting S1 and other pro-democracy legislation.

2. Call the House.

Look up your rep.

Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)

Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for your votes for pro-democracy legislation. Please join House colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 and to urge the Senate to abolish the Jim Crow filibuster and pass it, S1, and other legislation to protect us and our democracy.

Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)

Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

The majority of voters want national standards for how we vote. The majority of voters want leaders who want us to vote. We need you to break with your anti-democracy GOP colleagues and stand up for democracy by supporting S1 and other pro-democracy legislation.

Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)

Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for your votes for pro-democracy legislation. Please join House colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 and to urge the Senate to abolish the Jim Crow filibuster and pass it, S1, and other legislation to protect us and our democracy.

Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)

Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for your votes for pro-democracy legislation. Please join House colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 and to urge the Senate to abolish the Jim Crow filibuster and pass it, S1, and other legislation to protect us and our democracy.

Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)

Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

Thank you for your votes for pro-democracy legislation. Please join House colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 and to urge the Senate to abolish the Jim Crow filibuster and pass it, S1, and other legislation to protect us and our democracy.