By indicating that he will pursue a discharge petition on the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is showing that the commonsense majority is serious about solving our nation’s most pressing needs.

>>>Call Speaker Johnson’s office at 202-225-2777 and Democratic Leader Jeffries’ office at 202-225-5936<<<

Hi John,

This week, we've put a spotlight on the critical need for a Congressional vote on the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act. This bipartisan effort may be Washington’s last opportunity to bolster our borders and extend vital support to our allies in 2024.

The most straightforward way to pass this bill would be for Speaker Mike Johnson to agree to put the bill on the floor for a vote. That’s what we’ve been calling for.

But if Speaker Johnson can’t or won’t do it, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, the bill's Republican champion, has a backup plan. He has announced his intention to initiate a discharge petition, setting the stage for expedited consideration of this vital legislation.

A discharge petition is a powerful tool in the House that allows members to bypass committee holdups and leadership objections, bringing a bill directly to the floor for a vote. This process requires gathering 218 signatures from members, a challenging feat that, if successful, demonstrates significant bipartisan support for the legislation.

The discharge petition is a rarely used tool and congressional leadership hates it because it circumvents their power. But sometimes members need to take it upon themselves to force an issue to the floor and that’s what Fitzpatrick is willing to do.

Our hope remains that House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will see the wisdom in promptly bringing the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act to a vote. Until then, we're asking you to make your voice heard by calling 202-225-2777 (Johnson) and 202-225-5936 (Jeffries), urging them to support this crucial piece of legislation.

Rep. Fitzpatrick's pursuit of a discharge petition sends a powerful message to House leadership: the champions of the commonsense majority are ready to prioritize the nation's needs over party lines. This courageous step deserves our full support.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

In the meantime, don’t forget to join us for tonight’s No Labels discussion ([link removed] ) at 8:00 PM ET via Zoom. Reps. Ed Case and Mike Lawler, key Problem Solver cosponsors of the bill, will share the latest from Capitol Hill and answer your questions about this critical legislation.

RSVP NOW
([link removed] )

Your involvement is key to our success. Make sure to join the conversation!

Team No Labels

Follow Us!

Facebook ([link removed] )

X ([link removed] )

Instagram ([link removed] )

No Labels, P.O. Box 25397, Alexandria, VA 22313, United States, (202) 588-1990

Unsubscribe ([link removed] )
Manage preferences ([link removed] )