[Md-sligo] FW: Action Alert! Tell Congress: Don’t Cut Off Our Food Assistance! - Vote possible this week

Wed May 16 14:06:42 UTC 2018

This may be important for some of the members of our chapter. Congress is working hard on have work requirements for people with disabilities as well.

Yasmin Reyazuddin, Customer Service Representative II
MC311 Customer Service Center
Office of Public Information
1401 Rockville Pike., Suite #300
Rockville, MD 20852
phone: 240-777-0311
email: yasmin.reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov<mailto:your%20name at montgomerycountymd.gov>

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To: Reyazuddin, Yasmin <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: Action Alert! Tell Congress: Don’t Cut Off Our Food Assistance! - Vote possible this week

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ACTION ALERT!
Tell Congress: Don’t Cut Off Our Food Assistance!

Calls to the House of Representatives Needed TODAY!

The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote soon on a bill to cut off or reduce basic food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for roughly 2 million people across the nation.

Roughly 1 in 4 non-elderly SNAP beneficiaries, or 11 million people, have a disability. SNAP helps people pay for groceries and put food on the table. It’s vital that SNAP be there for people with disabilities and their families when they need it.

Instead, the House reportedly plans to vote this week on a bill that would subject millions of people who rely on SNAP to sweeping, harsh new work and reporting requirements (the timing may change, if proponents are not sure they have the votes). These changes would punish people who lose their jobs and can’t find a new one, can’t meet the potential new strict work or training requirements, or can’t get an exemption. Roughly 2 million people would see their benefits cut, or cut off, over 10 years – including many people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and their families.

Action Needed

The changes to SNAP are part of the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018” (H.R. 2<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3Dde71f17393%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=Tw4Uy2BxeE6b2DP1WbR4Qax1otZz4zrMsLeVa2XQ%2F%2Bo%3D&reserved=0>), also known as the “Farm Bill.” The Farm Bill is expected to come up for a vote this week, but this may change if proponents of the bill feel they do not have the votes.

Disability activists and organizations are urged to take action!
#HandsOffSNAP

Calls
Call your Representative and urge them to vote "NO" on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also called the Farm Bill.

Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or use the “Find Your Representative” lookup tool is available at: https://ziplook.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D579320793e%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=ydyaR4exwK0dlEfQ2yNXhd8yq7C6V6xVDXEKm3XCPOw%3D&reserved=0>.

Sample call script for disability advocates:

  *   I’m [name], I live in [place], and Representative [name] is my Representative.
  *   I’m calling to urge Representative [name] to vote no on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also called the Farm Bill.
  *   I oppose the bill because it would cut off or reduce basic food assistance under the SNAP program for millions of people, including many people with disabilities and their families.
  *   I ask Representative [name] to vote no on H.R. 2 and to instead work on a bipartisan Farm Bill that strengthens and protects SNAP.

Social Media
Use the hashtag #HandsOffSNAP to Tweet and post to Facebook and tag your Representative. Follow @ccd4pwd<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D636d8a491f%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=H11a3D7BTk4OYUEdctwX7V280DIf6P63eHJEB2qQhEI%3D&reserved=0> for easy retweets.

Sample Tweets:
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  *   RT if you agree: [@Your Rep.’s Twitter handle], Cuts to SNAP in the #FarmBill would hurt people with #disabilities. Please vote NO on HR 2! #HandsOffSNAP
  *   Today, [you/your organization] says #HandsOffSNAP [@Your Rep.’s Twitter handle], please vote NO on HR 2 #FarmBill
  *   The #FarmBill will cut off or reduce food assistance for people with #disabilities — [@Your Rep.’s Twitter handle] should vote NO on HR 2!

Sample Facebook Post
The House of Representatives plans to vote soon on a bill to cut off or reduce basic food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for roughly 2 million people across the nation. The bill subjects millions of people who rely on SNAP to new red tape, effectively punishing people who lose their jobs and can’t find a new one or can’t meet strict new requirements. People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by these kinds of bureaucratic requirements and the disability community strongly opposes these changes! Join our Day of Action today, May 8, by contacting your member of Congress!

Additional Resources

  *   Fact Sheet on SNAP and People with Disabilities<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D52eaf21dc4%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=Gm5ib0mlruUwrLCk%2FDSvW7am4tMSzjrIbpcm8Xai00w%3D&reserved=0> - Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
  *   Letter opposing SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3Db17bbcfd91%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=jJdJtbA6wdmUTYCv73cs09KhVBVX7Uw6Ko93WnRjhj4%3D&reserved=0> - Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
  *   #HandsOffSNAP Video<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3Dfc0a6255f2%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=6%2FKgfetE3pGlw4eS4NfNv0E0iRvagbG9N%2Fs1BI864Nk%3D&reserved=0> - The Arc
  *   House Farm Bill’s SNAP Cuts, Work Requirements Would Hurt People with Disabilities<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3Dbc846b1321%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=fTRdgbKf43MliEjcoMgkDC%2FnrmYbH%2BliF6TLyDpSqAE%3D&reserved=0> - Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  *   House Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill Would Increase Food Insecurity and Hardship<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D8543cb4e97%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=zJW1tmQga%2Bcguh3eOr61gx5gfpRGi7jcafBJQ3bDkkM%3D&reserved=0> - Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  *   The Farm Bill<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3De9e66eaaf0%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=ADP3RppOB6W1TfwcGPf3oVshMFkupTTzxiepA45fluQ%3D&reserved=0> - Talk Poverty
  *   Analysis of H.R. 2 The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D4c5761e2a4%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=U3uGoa%2ButDMkNhf7KwIi3KjFdkOWxsgM72y%2Fs6Fbw64%3D&reserved=0> - Food Research & Action Center
  *   Farm Bill 2018<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D1282dbe811%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=Shnn%2F8BcwBEIXE4PTgu%2BhIHmmy4RSzY4TJzYnK6UDP0%3D&reserved=0> - Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
  *   Farm Bill Resources<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D741b99db4e%26e%3De3f15a9705&data=01%7C01%7Cyasmin.reyazuddin%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C819d88a32b784b23a12608d5bb2f1ecd%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C1&sdata=9sGS9dQqA%2FwKVvUYEL5XUIwtJZQub6ePESHR0aC2b%2B4%3D&reserved=0> - Feeding America

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