John,

As early as next week, Congress will vote on a once-in-a-generation plan that truly puts America’s most marginalized children and families first and advances racial equity. But those who don’t want this bill to pass, who accept the status quo that leaves too many families behind, are loud—and we need you to be louder.

The Build Back Better Act has the potential to be truly game-changing for families. It would:

• Extend the expanded Child Tax Credit that is putting cash in the hands of lower-income families monthly and ensure even more children have access;
• Invest in preventing eviction and homelessness;
• Extend free school meals to 9 million more children;
• Create a pathway to citizenship for many;
• Establish universal paid leave;
• Guarantee access to free, high-quality preschool; and
• Much more!

We urgently need your help to ensure this passes, John. Contact your members of Congress right now and tell them to pass the Build Back Better Act as an investment in America’s children and families.

Yours in action,

The Children’s Defense Fund

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