On November 13th, ten members of Congress participated in a powerful “Special Orders session” on the House floor, led by Representative Jim McGovern (MA-2). During this session, the members who participated highlighted the escalating threat of nuclear weapons and advocated for bold solutions like House Resolution 77 and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
The members of congress who participated, in addition to Rep. McGovern included: Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME-1), Rep. Jim Foster (IL-11), Rep. Garamendi (CA-8), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Re. Dina Titus (NV-1) and Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-12).
Our three Bay Area delegation Representatives, Lee, Garamendi and DeSaulnier demonstrated remarkable leadership in addressing this critical issue. Their voice is helping to advance the conversation about nuclear disarmament and the urgent need to eliminate these catastrophic weapons.
You can watch a recording of the Special Orders session from CSPAN, here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1biJOMe6TrRc_D-u-K7LfkU1Of4ezE2kD/view?usp=drive_link
We encourage you to take a moment today to thank any and all of the representatives who participated, but especially if you live in one of the member’s district! These members deserve some accolades and attention for their outspoken leadership displayed by participating in the Special Order session and for being cosponsors of H.Res. 77. A simple call or email can make a big difference in reinforcing the importance of their efforts and encouraging them to continue championing this cause.
Contact Details: Click on the member of Congress you want to thank to see their “Contact” page where you can email them or get their office phone number to call.
Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-12)
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10)
Rep. Garamendi (CA-8)
Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-2)
Rep. Chellie Pigree (ME-1)
Rep. Jim Foster (IL-11)
Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12)
Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3)
Re. Dina Titus (NV-1)
Feel free to use this sample message as a template for a personalized email or phone call:
“Thank you for your leadership on nuclear disarmament, including your remarks during the recent Special Orders session on nuclear weapons. Your commitment to addressing this urgent threat inspires hope, and I am proud to have you representing our district. I also deeply appreciate your decision to cosponsor H.Res. 77, demonstrating your steadfast commitment to reducing the danger posed by nuclear weapons. Please continue advocating for this resolution and other efforts to address this critical issue.”
Thank you for helping amplify this critical work, and please reach out directly to me if you have any questions or would like to discuss getting more involved!
Bay Area Rep. John Garamendi Speaks about nuclear weapons threats and abolition at the November 13, 2024 “Special Orders session” on the House floor
