Currently, this is what we are aware of happening:
1) DC EVENTS
Protect Our Care Virtual Phone Bank, Hosted by The Autistic Self Advocacy Network
WHEN: Tuesday, June 27 at 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
WHAT: We've been urging everyone we know to call their Senators about the dangerous Affordable Care Act repeal bill. And we know that making phone calls can be difficult for autistic people and those with other disabilities. So let's swap strategies, support
each other, and provide access so all of us can make our voices heard. Do you have a question about how how to call in using your AAC device? Want to chat with an ASAN staff member about what to expect when you call? Can you volunteer to call in on behalf
of people whose disabilities mean they cannot use phones? Join the fight to #protectourcare and #savemedicaid with a virtual phone bank day on Tuesday, June 27th!
People's Filibuster in front of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday through Thursday
Sponsored by: Planned Parenthood, MoveOn, SEIU, Protect Our Care, the Hub, Center for American Progress and many many others
Throughout the three days we invite your organization to hold court and join the filibuster - share your story, your friends or family member's story, or read one of the thousands of stories submitted from across the country from people who's lives are
on the line as a result of this dangerous legislation. You'll be joined by members of congress, activists, organizational leaders, healthcare providers and more. Sign your organization up for an hour (or more!) for members, staff, organizational leaders and
others to share stories, testimonies, etc. We can provide stories if you don't have them, but we also encourage you to ask from within your membership and bring those stories here. Please sign up here to plug in!
3 Key Moments for Turnout!
Obviously, we'd love folks to be there the entire time, but here are three key moments we need to maximize turnout.
Tuesday, The People's Filibuster Launches @ 2pm - Invite your members, staff, everyone to join us at 2pm in Section 9 (see map) for the kick off of the Filibuster! We'll get a Facebook invite out soon!
Wednesday Hug the Senate Action - Evening (Exact time TBA) - We'll be forming a human chain around the Senate building, holding up photos of the people whose stories have been shared over the course of the week, a moment of silence for those
who will be harmed. More info coming, including a Facebook invite to circulate.
Thursday Rapid Response Rally 3-7pm - Hours before the bill vote is the moment to turn out in front of the capitol and we need bodies! Facebook invite coming soon.
2) STATE EVENTS: You can find
information on state events and other information at https://medicaid.publicrep.org/.
Most important thing you can do is show up at offices!
You can also find other actions here:
3) MATERIALS
CCD issued a statement of opposition to BCRA that you can read here:
Kaiser has updated its tax credit interactive map to reflect the Senate bill:
If you need call or email information or scripts, please visit here: