Dear Partners,
 

Yesterday evening, Speaker Pelosi alerted Members of Congress that the House will begin debates on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework today and is set to be voted on this Thursday. 

At the same time, negotiations on the Build Back Better Act – the “human infrastructure” portion of President Biden’s recovery plan – are entering their final stages. This week is shaping up to be the most significant step yet toward enacting Budget Reconciliation legislation. All of our organizing, storytelling, calls, and events have culminated into this watershed moment. 
 

National Mobilization Big-Tent Call  

We invite you to join us TOMORROW for the National Mobilization Big Tent call from 4:30pm – 5:15pm ET / 3:30pm – 4:15pm CT / 2:30pm – 3:15pm MT / 1:30pm – 2:15pm PT / 10:30am – 11:15am HT to key in on collective action ahead of the House vote on the legislative package, including:

• Remarks from Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT);
• Senate Update on Medicaid Coverage Gap from Naomi Plasky, Advisor to Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA);
• Messaging Guidance with Sara Lonardo, Families USA, to help us convey unity at this critical moment; and
• An open mic for partners to flag additional collective action opportunities.

Call Information:

Dial-In: 877 853 5257

Meeting ID: 917 3519 6667

Passcode: 841851 
 

Resources for Your Advocacy 

• Call your Members of Congress with this Call-In Day Toolkit
  • We created this toolkit with all the resources to make it easy to raise your voice. Find your members' contact information, a sample phone script, sample emails to engage your networks, social posts, and more. 
• Report with State-Specific Data: What's at Stake for America's Families: Why Congress Must Go Big and Bold in Reconciliation to Improve Health and Health Care for Millions of People
  • Use this new report with state-specific data and updated messaging to support your advocacy, activate your networks, and engage your local media. 
• Social Media Infographics: Oral Health Care is Too Expensive Without Medicare Coverage
  • Use these graphics and suggested social media posts to explain just how expensive oral health care currently is, and what a difference Medicare coverage would make.

We are at a monumental point in time. Health advocates from across the country have a real chance to see the fruits of our labor come to fruition, and we hope you will join us to get all the information you need to get health and health care policy across the finish line.

To your health,

Hannah Markus
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator