Legislation and Phone Script

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A couple things to keep in mind:

When calling, tone matters! It’s always best to start off by thanking the congressperson for their efforts (on any issue you feel they worked on that had a positive impact). Our representatives need to know when something is working or if their voters are happy with their work.
Express concern immediately afterwards. Make sure your message is clear and they understand WHY you’re calling.
Make it personal. Members of Congress/Senators want to hear personal stories about how legislation affects their constituents. If something is not working for you (or people you know), let Congress know that, too. Use personal stories to help bolster their arguments both behind closed doors and in public speeches and interviews. Knowing exactly how their constituents are affected by legislation is the only way they know what works and what doesn’t. (same goes for the Senate)
Make suggestions. Be specific! Tell the congressperson/senator exactly what you want them to do.
Be confident when you call your Reps/Senators because you are informed, valued, and they work for you.

United States Capitol switchboard (202) 224-3121

“My name is ____, and I am one of your constituents. I am calling to express my discontent with the situation in Yemen. I am calling on Congressman/Senator ______ to support legislative action that will direct Biden to end U.S. led airstrikes on Yemen and an end to arm sales to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E.”

Pick from talking points below:

“Yemen is the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis”,

Congress has not authorized this war, what are we doing supporting the Saudi-led coalition? Congress must take its power back, and stop giving our Administration a blank check to wage war in our name.
There is a massive humanitarian crisis in Yemen caused by years of conflict and economic collapse.
As a result, nearly 18 million Yemenis – or 2 out of every 3 people – don't know where their next meal is coming from.
Over 85,000 children have died of hunger since the blockade began in 2015.
“For every child killed by bombs and bullets, dozens are starving to death — and it’s entirely preventable.”
The overall economic collapse, exacerbated by limited function of airports and seaports, has pushed the prices of basic goods out of reach for most, worsening hunger and inequality.
More than 400,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in Yemen in the last few years, according to a new assessment, a figure six times higher than previous estimates.
There have been more than 1.1 million cases of cholera
22.2 million people in Yemen need some kind of humanitarian or protection assistance.
Estimated over 18 million Yemenis are food insecure-8.4 million people are severely food insecure and at risk of starvation.
16 million lack access to safe water and sanitation, and 16.4 million lack access to adequate healthcare.

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

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Option 1

Yemeni-Americans have been at the forefront trying to push policies to end the brutal war on their family’s homeland-#Yemen. We urge lawmakers to take back their power and put an end to U.S. support of the Saudi-led coalition and an end to arms sales to the KSA/UAE #YemenCantWait

Option 2

It’s a war that has created the worst humanitarian crisis in the world — and one that the United States has backed from the beginning. Take action now to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in #Yemen. Urge your Reps to support laws that would withdraw US support. #YemenCantWait

Other Tools and Resources:

Overview of war on Yemen:	Shireen Al-Adeimi: Ending the US-Saudi War in Yemen
Who are the Houthis?	Explainer
The Saudi imposed blockade: FTO Designation:	Famine & the Blockade on CNN How the Saudi Blockade is Starving Yemen Yemen Under Attack
Yemen’s Culture & History:	Learn about Yemen and its History & Culture 💫
Virtual Events:	FEB 16th/530pmPT: BHM: Clean Up House-Anti-Blackness and Yemenis Feb 22nd/1130amPT: Congo, Palestine and Yemen: The Common Role the U.S. & Israel Play