We're in the midst of the August recess and continuing to push the importance of health and health care directly to Members of Congress in their home districts. The August recess is a critical time for action and you can use our advocacy toolkits throughout the entire month! Below are the most up to date resources and events to help support your work:

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.
• Big Tent Call Next Tuesday: Tuesday (8/17) at 4:30pm EST Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will join our monthly Big Tent call to speak about the work of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and importance of including the Momnibus in reconciliation. To sign up to join the Big Tent list and calls, please fill out this form by 12pm EST Tuesday, 8/17.

Resources for Action

• Fact Sheet: Our Broken Drug Pricing and Patent System Diverts Resources Away From Innovation and Into Mergers, Patent Gaming and Price Gouging