You may have heard on the news that the Senate is running into problems passing the Build Back Better Act, which contains vital funding for home- and community-based services (HCBS). Don’t let the political theater distract you – the disability community needs this bill, and there is a path forward. We need our elected officials to do their jobs and pass this crucial legislation. It is unconscionable for our leaders to play politics with disabled people’s lives and liberty on the line. Tell them to stop stalling and pass this bill now!

Give your Senators a call today. Call 202-224-3121 to speak to your Senator’s office, or look up your Senators’ offices’ contact info here. You can use our script:

Hello. My name is [your full name], and I am from [city]. I’m calling to express my extreme disappointment and frustration that the Build Back Better Act hasn’t passed yet. The Senate must quickly pass the Build Back Better package that includes at least $150 billion for Medicaid home- and community-based services.

Home and community-based services funded by Medicaid allow people with disabilities like [me/ my family member/ my friends/ my neighbor/ etc.] to continue living safely at home. These services keep people with disabilities out of institutions. The House has already included this funding in the Build Back Better Act. But we’re still waiting on the Senate to include it too. This funding is a life and death issue for disabled [residents of your state]. Can I count on Senator [Name] to stand up for people with disabilities by getting the Senate bill over the finish line quickly?

Wondering what to expect from a call to your elected officials? Check out this guide to making a call to your members of Congress. After you’ve called, you can also email your Senators and remind them that #CareCantWait! 

By contacting your Senators, you are playing a vital role in this fight for our rights. Let’s take action today to let the Senate know that delay is unacceptable — they must pass Build Back Better now!

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