August recess is here! Now is an important time for mobilization as Members of Congress are back in their home districts to hear directly from constituents. Here are resources and events to help support your advocacy efforts:

Take Action

• August Recess Toolkit: Families USA's Congress August Recess Toolkit provides resources to help engage Members of Congress through Town Halls, social media, and at their district offices. You can also check out the Community Catalyst August Recess Toolkit for more advocacy resources focused on health care affordability. 
• NEXT THURSDAY: Join us and other advocates from 12:00-12:30PM ET to #UniteForHealthCare on Twitter and dial up the pressure on Congress to center health in the upcoming package! Feel free to use this Thursday 30 Toolkit, which we update and add to weekly. Additional resources can be found in our Health Care Drumbeat Digital Toolkit and COVID-19 Related Resources.
• Families USA is hiring! Please apply and feel free to share these key positions with your networks: Senior Director for Health Equity and Director for Medicaid Initiatives

Resources for Action

• Comment: Families USA Responds to Congressional Request for Information on the Public Option
• Comment: Comments on the Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond Proposed Rule