UNIFIED DEMS ARE KEY TO PASSING A HUGE SOCIAL CHANGE BILL
The revolutionary $3.5 trillion Build Back Better bill takes money from those with influence and gives it to those without.
QUICK READ: A vote scheduled next week on the bipartisan infrastructure bill will likely determine the fate of Biden’s transformative Build Back Better (BBB) bill, a massive $3.5 trillion package of social benefits, tax restructuring, and climate actions. But every Republican opposes it, naturally, and it’s uncertain if Democrats have the stomach to raise taxes on their enormously wealthy donors. We need to push our Representatives to stick together and keep these two bills paired.
TAKE ACTION NOW:
BACKGROUND
Can the government take from the rich and give to the poor and middle-class?
A House vote scheduled for Sept. 27 may answer this question.
That vote will likely determine the fate of Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) bill, a transformative $3.5 trillion package of social benefits, tax restructuring, and climate actions.
Because of Congressional maneuvering, next week’s vote will be on a different bill, the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. But Progressives have linked their support for that bill to securing the passage of the BBB plan.
It’s a risky tactic. While Pelosi can pass BBB with only Democratic votes, in a tight House she can’t lose more than three members.
And, perhaps, more than four Democrats are beholden to powerful donors who have financed their careers and campaigns.
Opponents have no valid economic argument. Tax changes and IRS enforcement could provide $2.9 trillion. Allowing the government to negotiate lower drug prices brings in billions more.
The vote will reveal who really controls government, the fantastically rich and their corporations or the vast majority of Americans.
We need all hands to push our Members of Congress to fight for the entire BBB package.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for 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].
- Fight for quick passage of the Freedom to Vote Act.
- End the filibuster.
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].
- Fight for quick passage of the Freedom to Vote Act.
End the filibuster.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
- Fight for quick passage of the Freedom to Vote Act.
- End the filibuster.
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
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].
During floor debate, amend the bill to:
- Tax the wealth of the super-rich, not just income.
- Make the expanded child tax credit permanent.
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].
During floor debate, amend the bill to:
- Tax the wealth of the super-rich, not just income.
- Make the expanded child tax credit permanent.
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].
During floor debate, amend the bill to:
- Tax the wealth of the super-rich, not just income.
- Make the expanded child tax credit permanent.
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].
During floor debate, amend the bill to:
- Tax the wealth of the super-rich, not just income.
- Make the expanded child tax credit permanent.
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].
During floor debate, amend the bill to:
- Tax the wealth of the super-rich, not just income.
- Make the expanded child tax credit permanent.
Action 3:
Other opportunities for action include:
WRITE LETTERS AND POSTCARDS IN GOOD COMPANY,
FRIDAY, SEP 24, 4:00pm: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/274619/
PHONEBANK TO ENCOURAGE VIRGINIANS TO VOTE
SAT, SEP 25, 12:00 noon-2:00pm: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/410893/
LEARN MORE:
Democrats Scrounge for Votes to Pass $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan - The New York Times
Opinion | The Economic Mistake Democrats Are Finally Confronting - The New York Times
House Democrats Outline Tax Increases for Wealthy Businesses and Individuals - The New York Times
Most back Biden's infrastructure bill and budget plan: Poll
Liberals get ready to grab wheel of Dem agenda - POLITICO
Biden's Presidential Agenda Rests on $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill - The New York Times
POLL: Voters Continue to Strongly Support Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, Want Wealth Corporations to Pay Their Fair Share | Common Dreams
