Massachusetts H.2144 and S1234 would help stop the federal militarization of local police. They must pass successfully through the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security before receiving a vote in the state House. Take the following action steps in support!
1. Call the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, James Timilty and Harold Naughton. Strongly, but respectfully urge them to move these important bills forward to a vote in their committee. A phone call has 10x the impact of an email.
Timilty: 617 722-1222
Naughton: 617-722-2230
2. Call the rest of the committee members. Again, be strong, but respectful. Urge each of them to vote YES on H2144 and S1234.
Michael Moore (D) Vice Chair 617-722-1485
Linda Dean Campbell (D) Vice Chair 617-722-2430
Sonia Chong-Diaz (D) 617-722-1673
Jennifer Flanagan (D) 617-722-1230
James Welch (D) 617-722-1660
Bruce Ayers (D) 617-722-2230
Richard Ross (R) 617-722-1555
James Dwyer (D) 617-722-2220
Alan Silvia (D) 617-722-2877
Timothy Whelan (R) 617-722-2425
Paul Tucker (D) 617-722-2425
James Cantwell (D) 617-722-2140
Paul Heroux (D) 617-722-2430
Rady Mom (D) 617-722-2425
David Vieira (R) 617-722-2230
3. Call Back – any NO or UNDECIDED – in 3-4 days. Make sure to follow-up. If they say YES, be sure to thank them and, if possible, announce their committed YES vote to email and social media contacts. If they say no, politely ask them why. Get the information from them and contact us.
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