Call-in Day Today – “Support the DREAM Act”

June 16, 2010 in Action Alert, News Article by Mohammad

Today is a day to be making calls to your members urging them to move along the DREAM Act.  It is nice to unite our efforts in these phone calls a few times  a year and we have decided to have today be one of those days.  The more calls we can generate today the more impact we can make on these members and remind them that we are still here and expect a lot out of them.

The Dream Act only has a small window to move, so your call today can have a big impact.  This task will take you a total of 30 minutes.

ROUND 1 – Allies:

Script:  “Hi, my name is (first name) and I am calling to thank the member for their support of the DREAM Act and to urge the member to do anything they can to move the DREAM Act forward this year.  Many have been waiting way too long for this legislation to move and right now is the time.  Our movement really needs a  win and the DREAM Act is a good piece of legislation that shows we need reform that is based on education and hard work.  I know the member knows this so I just wanted to convey my support as well.   Thanks.”

Sen. Durbin (IL):  DC office @ 202.224.2152 | District office @ (312) 353-4952

Sen. Reid (NV):  DC office @ 202.224.3542 | District office @ 702-388-5020

Sen. Menendez (NJ):  DC office @ 202.224.4744 | District office @ 973.645.3030

Sen. Lugar (IN):  DC office @ (202) 224-4814 | District office @ 317.226.5555

Sen. Feinstein (CA):  DC office @ (202) 224-3841 | District office @ 310.914.7300

Rep. Diaz-Balart (FL):  DC office @ 202.225.4211 | District office @ 305.470.8555

Rep. Berman (CA):  DC office @ 202.225.4695 | District office @ (818) 994-7200

ROUND 2 – Need to Move:

Script:  “Hi, my name is (first name) and I am calling to urge the member to co-sponsor the Dream act.  This bill would allow for undocumented young people who were brought to this country at a very young age to fix their legal status by going to school for two years or joining the military.  This is a bill that is based on hard work and education, all founding principles of this country, and should be something the member should support.  Please pass on my message urging the member to co-sponsor the DREAM Act (s.729 / h.b. 1751).  Thank you.”

Sen. Hutchinson (TX):  DC office @ 202-224-5922 | District office @ 713-653-3456

Sen. Brown (MA):  DC office @ 202.224.4543 | District office @ 617.565.3170

Sen. LeMiuex (FL):  DC office @ 202.224.3041 | District office @ 305.418.8553

Sen. Stabenow (MI):  DC office @ (202) 224-4822 | District office @ ??(517) 203-1760

Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH):  DC office @ 202.224.2315 | District office @ (216) 522-7272

Sen. Hagan (NC):  DC office @ 202.224.6342 | District office @ 336-333-5311

ROUND 3 – Spread the Word:

We need more people to call to make a big impact so for round 3 spread the word to at least 5 friends.  Post it on your facebook as a note.  Post on your twitter: @dreamact call-in day ‘support the dream act’ – i am calling R you? http://bit.ly/callday #dreamact