US Senators Ready to Vote on the Farm Bill. Tell Them to Stand Up for Poor Farmers Here and Abroad!
Time is running out for Congress to do the right thing on the Farm Bill. If a few key US Senators don’t take a stand, Congress could sell out poor farmers with policies that have devastating effects on rural communities here and abroad.
The Senate begins debating the Farm Bill today. Two key amendments that would fight poverty and injustice, the Dorgan-Grassley Payment Limits Amendment and the Lugar-Lautenberg FRESH Amendment, could be up for a vote as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. We need you to call your Senators now and ask them to vote yes in favor of these two key amendments. Phone calls are one of the strongest ways to make your voice heard.
It's fast and simple, and it will make a big difference. And to make it easier, we are providing a script for you to use below. Please follow these simple instructions.1. Call 1-800-977-1912 and listen to the prerecorded message.
2. An automated message will tell you what to say.
3. Please enter this six-digit code: 630367.
4. You will be connected to Senator Feinstein’s office.
5. Hang up and call Senator Boxer using the toll free number and the code 630368
"Hello, my name is _________ and I am a constituent from __________, California. I would like you to vote yes on the Dorgan-Grassley Payment Limits Amendment and on the Lugar-Lautenberg FRESH Amendment to the Farm Bill. These amendments will reduce unfair subsidies and shift funds to programs that feed hungry families, protect the environment, and help poor and minority farmers. Thank you for your time."
(If you have technical difficulties please try again or dial the Capitol switchboard directly at 202-224-3121 and ask for your Senator)
You can be sure the special interest groups will be trying to defeat these amendments, so it is critical that you call today. Senators listen to their constituents. They want to hear from you!
