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Economic Recovery Bill Passes - Thank your Members of Congress
The final bill includes:
- $175 million for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) state formula grant program [for more information on STOP go to www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/stop_in_arra.doc];
- $50 million for VAWA Transitional Housing program [for more information on Transitional Housing go to www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/thousing_in_arra.doc ];and
- $100 for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) [for more information on VOCA go to www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/voca_in_arra.doc ].
Final Steps - Thank your Members of Congress
Now, we need to thank the Members of Congress for their support and leadership in passing this important bill and including this critical provisions. When we take the extra step to thank Members of Congress for their hard work and support, they know how important these programs are to their constituents.
For a list of Members of Congress who voted yes on the Economic Recovery bill and their contact information, please click on this link www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/members_voting_yes.pdf
For a sample thank you letter to your Member you can modify, please click on this link www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/localprogramstimulusty.doc
To call and thank your Members of Congress, call the number provided on the above link.
Never called your Member of Congress before? Don't worry, it's easy! Offices LOVE to hear appreciation from their constituents!
Call your Member of Congress on the number provided. Your call will be answered by a receptionist (often an intern). Tell him or her:
"Hello, my name is ____ and I am a constituent, from [include your city and state]."
* "I an calling to thank Senator/Representative[last name] for voting yes on The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This bill will provide vital funding to hire and train victim advocates and law enforcement who protect and support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking."
* "Thank you."
Once again, thank you for being voices for survivors! Your calls and letters really make a difference!
