Dear Alliance Community,
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a federal reconciliation bill that would slash more than $1 trillion in healthcare and other essential services, including deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and housing assistance. This is one of the largest attacks on the safety net in decades—and we have very little time left to stop it.
The bill is now heading back to the House of Representatives for final approval—with a vote expected as early as this morning. This is our last chance to stop it.
We’re calling on each of our community members and allies to take action TODAY!
Take Action Now:
- Call your Representative at 1-855-245-3682 and say:
“Vote NO on the current federal budget bill. Protect Medicaid, SNAP, and housing. Don’t leave millions of Americans without life-sustaining care.”
- Send a letter using our action alert portal here:
Custom Letters for New York Districts:
New York’s Behavioral Health Advocates coalition has created custom template letters for organizations and individuals in New York’s Republican House districts. These include district-level data on Medicaid enrollment and behavioral health impact, along with infographics to strengthen your outreach.
If you or your organization is located in one of these districts:
- Download the template letter for your representative.
- Add your agency’s info where indicated, or remove those lines if not applicable.
- Use your letterhead and send by email or first-class mail.
- Cut and paste the provided text into the online contact forms if needed (links provided with the templates).
We cannot let this bill become law. The proposed cuts will strip essential services from millions of low-income children, adults, families, and people with disabilities. They will force hospitals to close, increase homelessness, and widen health disparities across New York and beyond.
This is our moment to be heard. Please take a few minutes now to make your voice count—and share this action widely.
If you have any questions or need help accessing the materials, don’t hesitate to reach out. See the attached infographics as well as the chart of New York Representative Districts and contact links below to facilitate our advocacy efforts today!
With urgency and gratitude,
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery
