From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/):
Happy 2023! We know we are already two weeks into the new year but we wanted to roll back the clock real quick because we have some GIANT victories to discuss with you!
Because of YOU and the advocacy of millions of moms, dads, concerned people, and caregivers we were able to secure some major victories in the final days of 2022, including passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, and critical childcare, child nutrition, and maternal mental health funding. Woohoo!!! These were hard fought victories that will make a huge difference in the lives of many moms, women, children, and families.
Thank you!
As we head into 2023 and a new Congress though, we need your voice to continue to fight for the policies our families and economy need!
**SIGN our letter to the new Congress now at https://action.momsrising.org/sign/newyearnewcongress telling them the top policies we need them to prioritize in 2023.
While the end-of-the-year bill in December had many giant, huge victories, there were also some major priorities left on the cutting room floor. You and I both know that the only way our economy can start to fully recover and our families and country can thrive is if our elected leaders prioritize policies that center the needs of struggling families, women, and children. Our success will lead to the success of the entire nation.
The time to double down on our momentum from our end-of-year victories is today. We are now presented with a new Congress and a new opportunity to tell them what our families and economy need right now! We are calling on the new Congress to prioritize the following issues:
- Pass affordable, accessible, quality childcare and Pre-K opportunities for all, regardless of race, ZIP code, ability, identity, or any other factor;
- Extend improvements to the Child Tax Credit, including full refundability, and pass tax policies guaranteeing that the wealthy and mega-corporations pay their fair share;
- Strengthen workplace protections by passing paid family/medical leave and earned sick time and advance pay equity by raising the minimum wage and passing pay equity and transparency legislation;
- Secure quality, affordable health care for everyone including expanding Medicaid coverage, closing the coverage gap, reducing prescription drug prices and increasing access to home- and community-based services and care;
- Advance maternal health, including maternal and adolescent mental health, reproductive health, and access to health care for trans and queer people by passing the Black Maternal Health MOMNIBUS, the Women’s Health Protection Act;
- Ensure fair treatment of all immigrant families;
- Increase gun safety by moving forward legislation on universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines;
- Advance youth and family justice through promoting non-carceral public safety strategies that move away from failed criminal legal interventions and invest in public health approaches;
- Expand voting rights along with democracy protection by passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Act;
- Protect LGBTQ people and families from discrimination by passing the Equality Act
There is a lot our new Congress needs to accomplish in the coming year. Make sure they prioritize the needs of our families, communities, and economy first and foremost.
***SIGN MomsRising’s letter to the new Congress now!!
As we’ve seen in the past, when we all come together and make our voices heard, amazing things can happen. Thank you so much for using your voice again and again to lift up our families, economy, and country. We look forward to speaking out alongside you in the year ahead!
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