John,

The U.S. is on the verge of the first-ever federal default. This would cause an instant recession, impacting the daily lives of millions of working people, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and more.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Congress can pass a clean debt ceiling increase without cuts to critical programs. If Congress really wants to reduce our deficit, it should raise taxes on the rich and corporations, not rip healthcare, food, and housing away from working people.

Today, Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund is joining national allies to call Congress and demand a clean debt-ceiling increase. Democrats in the House need just 5 Republicans to join them and end this manufactured crisis.

If you have a Republican representative, call this number now: 1-833-964-2935

Here’s a suggested call script:

Hello, I'm a constituent from [part of state] and I'm calling to ask [name of Member of Congress] to raise the debt ceiling with NO CUTS to working families.

The Trump tax cuts for the rich and corporations added trillions to the debt. If Congress is serious about reducing the debt, start by rolling back those tax cuts—NOT by cutting Medicaid, public schools, roads, railroad inspections [or other priorities important to your community].

I'm disappointed that you supported the bill to hurt working families and make it easier for rich tax cheats to break the law. Please reject any deal that cuts critical programs without raising any taxes on the rich and corporations.

If you have a Democratic representative, call this number: 1-844-999-2786

And here’s your suggested call script:

Hello, I'm a constituent from [part of state] and I'm calling to ask [name of Member of Congress] to raise the debt ceiling with NO CUTS to working families.

The Trump tax cuts for the rich and corporations added trillions to the debt. If Congress is serious about reducing the debt, start by rolling back those tax cuts—NOT by cutting Medicaid, public schools, roads, railroad inspections [or other priorities important to your community].

I'm grateful that you opposed the bill to hurt working families and make it easier for rich tax cheats to break the law. Please reject any deal that cuts critical programs without raising any taxes on the rich and corporations.

Congress’ only options are not default vs. cuts. We’re demanding Congress invest in working families and reduce the federal deficit by asking the rich and corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.

We’re driving thousands of calls and letters into Congress right now. Pitch in to power our campaign to win!

Thank you for taking action today,

David Kass
Executive Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund