For FA members in the USA:

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.


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!