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As Senators Debate the Immigration Bill, Say NO to Harmful Amendments

The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering the bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill, S. 744. However, amendments that would weaken the bill are also being considered. Among the many amendments that will be offered, the Grassley Amendment #43 and the Sessions Amendment #31 must be defeated.

>> Call members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and urge them to vote NO on these harmful amendments!

Support Tom Perez for U.S. Secretary of Labor

Last week the Senate HELP Committee postponed a vote on the nomination of Tom Perez for a week; and enough is enough. After a confirmation hearing, as well as providing all requested materials and responding to senators’ questions, the committee vote was still postponed. On Thursday, May 16 at 9:15 a.m., the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) will likely vote on the nomination of Tom Perez for U.S. Secretary of Labor.

>> Call senators on the HELP committee and urge them to swiftly confirm civil and human rights champion Tom Perez as the new U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Urge Members of Congress to Support Employment Non-Discrimination Protections!

Although ENDA has been introduced year after year since 1996, it has not yet been passed. However, this year can be different. In the House of Representatives, ENDA was introduced with more than 150 original cosponsors with bipartisan support. In the Senate, sponsors expect the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee to consider the bill for the first time since 2002.

>> Contact your members of Congress and urge support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) of 2013 (House Bill 1755 and Senate Bill 815).

Tell Senators: Do your Job. Confirm Cordray!

Consumers are depending on every senator to support a strong Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and confirm Cordray as its director. The CFPB has already begun to do its job by listening to consumers and protecting them from the bad actors in financial marketplaces. With your help, we can urge the Senate to do its job and confirm Cordray as the bureau’s director.

>> Sign this petition to tell your senators to confirm Cordray!

"Too Many of Our Courtrooms Stand Empty." -President Barack Obama

Don’t let the vacancy crisis delay justice for Americans any longer. Progress has been made on district court nominees, but the Senate must also act on the four circuit court nominees. It must bring these nominees to the floor for consideration by the full Senate in a timely manner. There is nothing left to do except vote.

>>Call senators and demand votes to confirm President Obama’s nominees to the federal circuit courts.

Want Some Help? A New Toolkit Just for You!

We are happy to share a new resource. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Grassroots Campaigns and Advocacy Toolkit can help develop the basic structure and strategies needed to plan and carry out an effective grassroots public education or advocacy campaign. This toolkit covers everything from developing strategy and fundraising, to event planning and grassroots advocacy.

>>Check out the toolkit here

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