Thread by @make5calls

Congress has their hands full this week — A #TaxScamBill showdown, gun bills, Dream Act, CHIP funding, and, oh yeah, a potential government shutdown Friday at midnight. ⏰

Here's a quick rundown of what to expect and what to get loud about... (THREAD)

MONDAY NIGHT: The House will vote to move forward on the #TaxScamBill! Most likely to send it to Conference Committee, but *slight* chance they'll just pass the Senate bill. Either way, CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS NOW. 🔥📞🔥

☎️ #'s/script: 5calls.org/issue/stop-con…  (2/x)

If the #TaxScamBill goes to Conference Committee, a window of opportunity opens up to derail the bill. House/Senate could struggle to reconcile differences, previously agreed upon caveats may fail (👉Collins, Flake👈). We must get LOUDER than ever before!! (3/x)

WEDS: The House will vote on HR 38, the NRA's "top legislative priority" which will override state gun restrictions and expand concealed carry across the country.

☎️ #'s/script: 5calls.org/issue/state-la…  (4/x)
thedailybeast.com/the-nras-dream…

Odd time for the House to be rubber stamping the NRA's agenda considering the 2 deadliest mass shootings in modern US history took place just this fall, and... (5/x)

nytimes.com/2017/12/03/us/…

By FRI, Congress must pass an extension of the federal budget to avoid a government shutdown. One thing that has to be included? CHIP funding!!!

Colorado is already sending out warning letters re: coverage loss.

9 million kids are at risk.

☎️: 5calls.org/issue/bipartis…  (6/x)

Congress also continues to debate when is the right time to pass a DACA fix. The answer is NOW.

Hundreds of DACA recipients lose their protections each week that goes by.

DEMAND CONGRESS PASS A CLEAN DREAM ACT
☎️: 5calls.org/issue/clean-dr…  (7/x)

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