End Hyde, fund VOCA, and COVID relief: Your civic action to-do list for 12-7-20
3. The Hyde Amendment denies low-income pregnant people their reproductive freedom — and it's time to stop the discrimination.
In a nutshell: Tomorrow, the U.S. House Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee is holding a hearing on the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits Medicaid coverage of abortion and disproportionately cuts BIPOC communities off from accessing comprehensive reproductive health care.
Take action: Tune into tomorrow's hearing here and urge your Members of Congress to support the EACH Woman Act to end Hyde.
2. Lifesaving services in the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are on the line.
In a nutshell: Congress must act now to include a VOCA fix in this month's budget deal to ensure that victims and survivors have access to emergency shelter, housing, legal assistance, counseling, and other critical resources.
Take action: Call and tweet at your representative and senators to urge them to prevent cuts to VOCA funding!
1. Government funding expires Friday, but Congress has yet to figure out its plan on COVID relief.
In a nutshell: Americans need emergency aid after 8 months without any federal assistance to help navigate a deadly pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.
Take action: Your elected officials need to hear from you — tell them that people across the country need help immediately.
