Dear Member of Congress,
Families are the backbone of this country. Yet one year after Congress passed the largest cuts to health care and food assistance in history through H.R. 1, the backs of families across America are breaking as they struggle to afford health care, child care, and elder care; to put food on the table; and to cover basic costs of living. Our nation’s policies should make life better for families—not harder.
We urge you to prioritize the 12 policies outlined in MomsRising's Mom Declaration for Life, Liberty, and Happiness:
- Health Care for All: From birth onwards, including aging, and disability.
- Healthy Food: Access to nutritious food for every family.
- Respect for Every Family: Safety, dignity, and opportunity for every mom and family, regardless of race or background; and not mass incarceration.
- Freedom from Gun Violence: Keep our communities, kids, and democracy safe.
- Defend Democracy: Unshakeable voting rights, freedom of speech, and safe access to polling locations.
- Safe Schools: Ensure schools are places where every child can learn and thrive.
- Reproductive Freedom: Better maternal health outcomes and autonomy over reproductive health decisions.
- Protect Immigrant Families: Immigration policies that balance compassion and security, while honoring the contributions of immigrants.
- Fair Taxes for Families: Tax policies that prioritize families and the economy.
- Universal Childcare: High-quality early education for every child.
- Good Jobs: Fair pay, paid family and medical leave, and earned sick days.
- Affordable Cost of Living: Housing, gas, groceries, utilities, and other basics must be affordable so everyone can build a good life.