Urgent Telephone Alert on the Meehan Amendment (H.R. 2093)! The House Judiciary Committee is expected to reconsider the “grassroots gag order” when the Meehan Amendment (H.R. 2093) will be offered on Tuesday, May 15, during debate on a broader "lobbying reform" bill. This amendment, sponsored by Rep. Martin Meehan (D-Mass.), would establish, for the first time, federal regulatory authority over efforts aimed at motivating citizens to communicate with their representatives about bills moving in Congress. As simimar provision in the U.S. Senate that could have silenced grassroots communication from groups was defeated after the public outcry by concerned citizens let your voices be heard. It is time to again take a stand!This threat is so critical that over 37 major organizations (pro-family groups, as well as organizations from the left of the political spectrum, including the ACLU) have joined together to oppose the bill. Last week, they signed a joint letter calling on members of Congress to reject this dangerous effort to exclude men and women like you from the democratic process. Click to Read the Letter. The full House of Representatives is expected to act on the "lobbying reform" legislation on May 22. Depending on what happens in the Judiciary Committee on May 15, the full House may also vote on whether to include the Meehan provision in the broader bill. Contact your senators! Contact your representatives!
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