For FA members in the USA:
<<<updates on Sat 20th April & Mon 22nd April at the bottom>>>

The US House of Representatives will be voting on aid for 🇺🇦Ukraine🇺🇦 (possibly tomorrow, Saturday)

it would be a good time to contact your member of congress with your opinion.

<<<Update Saturday (20-April-2024) the vote passed: Republicans: Yes: 101, No: 112, Present: 1; Democrats: Yes: 210, No: 0>>>


The following is (mostly) copied from a United Help Ukraine email:

UKRAINE SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST
CALL/WRITE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE!

In a pivotal moment for Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled the long-awaited text for the Ukraine aid bill. United Help Ukraine, along with many organizations in the Ukrainian community, views this action as a significant step towards bolstering Ukraine's resilience in the face of adversity.

Key Highlights of the Bill

Substantial Financial Assistance: With a staggering $61 billion earmarked for Ukraine, including humanitarian aid and economic support, this bill reflects the unwavering commitment of the international community to stand with Ukraine in its time of need.

Strategic Defense Provision: Addressing Ukraine's longstanding request for long-range ATACMS, this bill acknowledges the urgent need to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and safeguard its territorial integrity.

Bipartisan Unity: In a political landscape often marred by division, the bipartisan endorsement of this bill underscores the gravity of the situation in Ukraine and the collective determination to provide meaningful support.

Below please find a link to a summary of the Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific supplemental bills:

https://appropriations.house.gov/ne.....lemental-bills

You Can Make a Difference

We cannot afford to be mere bystanders in this pivotal moment. It is incumbent upon each of us to ask our elected representatives to throw their weight behind supplemental aid to Ukraine.

📢TAKE ACTION: Contact Your Member of Congress
Again, We urge you to contact your Representative IMMEDIATELY and ask him/her to support and pass the Ukraine supplemental security assistance bill. Your voice matters; together, we can ensure his vital legislation garners the overwhelming support it deserves.

How to Contact Your Representative
1. Click www.house.gov to search for your Representative by zip code (in the upper right-hand corner); and

2. Write a brief message about how you feel about the proposed bill into the contact form and press send.


For those who support the bill:

Sample Correspondence

Dear Representative (name):

I am aware of the House Appropriations Committee's initiative for critical supplemental funding for Ukraine. As your constituent, I urge you to support Ukraine.

The supplemental initiative is not only about Ukraine defending its own country, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, it is also an investment in the international law-based security dynamic.

Assisting Ukraine and curbing Russian aggression now will prevent prolonged American involvement in a future worldwide conflict. I look forward to your affirmative vote for the Ukraine supplemental bill.

Thank you!

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<<<update, Saturday 20-April-2024>>>

The bill passed. For anyone in the USA who wants to see how your Representative voted, see: https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024151
Now that the US House of Representatives has voted (Saturday, 20-April-2024) it is important to let your Representative know how you felt about their vote, particularly if they were one of the minority of Republicans who voted YEA.


Sample Correspondence (after the vote)


Dear Representative (name),

As your constituent, I contacted you a couple of days ago and urged you to support Ukraine.

This issue was important to me, so I checked: https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024151 and I see that you were one of a minority of Republican members who voted YEA on the bill. Thank you! I won't forget.

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<<<update, Monday 22-April-2024>>>

The following is (mostly) copied from a United Help Ukraine email from Monday:

In a historic vote on Saturday, the United States House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Supplemental Bill.

Our Work is Not Over:

Please Call Your Senators Immediately
After Saturday's successful passage of the Ukraine supplemental bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate is now tasked with bringing the national security supplemental bill to the floor for a vote. Senators need to hear from their constituents! While the success of the bill in the Senate may seem assured, how many people contact their Senators will make an impression for the next time.

Also, thank your representatives for their support. They must know their constituents were watching, and that their vote was noticed and will be remembered!

You Can STILL Make a Difference

📢TAKE ACTION: Contact Your Senators:
Again, We urge you to contact your Senators IMMEDIATELY and ask him/her to support and pass the Ukraine supplemental security assistance bill. Your voice matters; together, we can ensure his vital legislation garners the overwhelming support it deserves.

How to Contact the two US Senators for your state
1. Click www.Senate.gov to search for your Senators by state (see the top left corner of the page).

2. Write a brief message about how you feel about the proposed bill into the contact form and press send.


For those who support the bill:

Sample Correspondence

Dear Senator (name):

I am aware of this week's efforts to bring a vote for the national security supplemental assistance package that includes funding for Ukraine. After an overwhelming successful bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives, as your constituent, I urge you to vote in support of Ukraine. This crucial assistance not only benefits Ukraine against the ruthless onslaught of russian attacks, but a vast majority of the funds will remain in the United States and will promote jobs here.

This bill is in the national security interests of the United States and the entire Free World. Your support at this critical juncture is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!