Even though Republicans control Congress, the party is deeply divided on many of the worst cuts, especially to clean energy, health care and education. They’re also not in agreement on whether or not to sell off our public lands to pay for these giant tax giveaways. That's why they're planning to use a scheme that allows legislation to pass with a simple majority of votes.
Republican infighting means we have a real chance of stopping the worst cuts to environmental protections and other programs that help millions of hard working Americans. But only if we make enough noise and take action! The time to stop the GOP’s mega budget bill is now.
Here are some of the threats to our health, climate, safety, and public lands:
Americans nationwide could lose access to popular clean energy programs that save families money on electricity costs, make our daily life safer and healthier, and create good-paying jobs. Over 60,000 clean energy jobs have already been threatened or lost since Trump's election.
Millions of acres of our public lands and coastal waters, which belong to everyone -- including the Arctic Refuge -- could be sold off to the highest bidders, closed down, and destroyed. Republicans are working to give away our country’s mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, lakes, and forests to billionaires and corporate polluters. This could lead to firing more park staff and stewards of our most treasured lands.
Communities will be drinking lead-contaminated water because lead pipes aren't being replaced. People will be exposed to toxic and hazardous waste because the government is no longer cleaning it up. The air we breathe and the water we drink will be less safe for all Americans if Trump and Congress get their way in rolling back clean air and water protections and enforcement.
Communities won't get the help they need to recover from wildfire and extreme weather if they cut funding for critical disaster relief programs. This will place even more of the burden of rising costs directly onto working families.
Millions of Americans could lose their healthcare or face medical debt if hundreds of billions of dollars are slashed from Medicaid and Medicare. People who are struggling to feed their families could be thrown off of SNAP.
Here are some actions you can take:
Tell your U.S. House Representative why protecting environmental and public health programs matters to you by calling 1-844-672-5067.
If you live in CD 6, please call the office of Rep. Ciscomani (who is on the fence about the bill) at (520) 881-3588 and urge him to vote "No."
SAMPLE SCRIPT
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent of [REPRESENTATIVE]’s in Tucson, Arizona. (They may ask you to confirm with your address).
I am calling because I want to urge Representative [NAME] to vote NO on the reconciliation bill that will soon head to the House floor.
It is critical that this bill does not pass. This is especially important to me because [insert your preferred messaging/aspect of the bill you want to highlight and any personal connection to the issue. Perhaps you're concerned with the Clean Energy Tax Cuts. If in doubt, mention that you don’t want to see people in your community kicked off of Medicaid or SNAP in order to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans].
Demand your U.S. House Representative act to stop this bill by sending a message here.
Share on social media or by email to educate friends and family about what's happening and encourage them to fight back!
May 22, 2025 UPDATE: Our so-called "Representative" Juan Ciscomani cast the tie-breaking vote.
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