"What if I told you that just 60 seconds of your time could have a big impact?
Thousands of people from across the country are calling Congress to ask for strong laws on toxic chemicals.
Will you call too?
Our Day of Action is activating thousands of people from across the country, and it’s the perfect follow up to the Stroller Brigade we just held in Washington, D.C.
This is your time to shine -- Let Congress know that we won’t stand for phony reform of our toxic chemical laws.
The best part is we’ve made it really easy for you to call. Click through and we’ll connect you directly to your Senators’ offices.
Sample message:
"Hi my name is _______ and I am a (insert something like mom, dad, aunt, nurse, community leader, doctor etc). I am very concerned about toxic chemicals in consumer products, the places we live and work and their impact on my family’s health.
I’m calling Senator ___________ to ask him/her to make sure that reform of our toxic chemical laws is REAL. The bill before the Senate, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act – as drafted – does not have my support.
Reform must be real and protect pregnant women, children and hot spot communities. I urge Senator _____ to stand up for REAL reform of our toxic chemical laws.”
Phone calls are still one of the best ways to let your Senators know how you feel about an issue. Their staff are required to report back to the Senator as to how many calls they received on any particular issue.
In short: Your calls work. "
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