Action Items
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June 7, 2026
NO WAR WITH IRAN (UPDATED 6/3) PASSED HOUSE
UPDATES: June 3, 2026
The house has passed Iran War Powers Res. by a vote 215-206. The resolution now moves to the Senate.
Lawmakers anticipate that Trump will soon seek emergency funding--despite the billions already spent on military operations in Iran in the face of countless devastating domestic budget cuts--and experts fear the ill-defined rationale for bombing Iran will lead to another “forever war”.
Congress cannot allow Trump to start and exploit devastating geopolitical conflicts for his own benefit. Call you representatives and tell them to assert their constitution authority over this unjustified and unnecessary war of choice.
Script:
Hi, my name is ________ and I’m a constituent from ________. I’m calling to urge Senator _____________to support the House-passed War Powers Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 to end the administrations war with Iran. This unauthorized and unnecessary war has been wreaking havoc on our economy and energy supply and needs to end. Not to mention the breathtaking corruption taking place in the administration regarding war profiteers.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Senator David H McCormick,
202-224-6324, 702 Hart Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/contact/contact-dave/
Senator John Fetterman,
202-224-4254, 142 Russell Senate Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20501https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact
June 1, 2026
Because the Data Center situation needs to be addressed at both the federal and state level, we are now sending the action item that we sent to Washington to Harrisburg. Thanks for raising your voice.
Background Information
We must slow down the rapid proliferation of data centers until we find ways to mitigate the environmental damage; to our fragile water resources, to pollution from fossil fuels and diesel-powered backup generators, to the constant high level of noise, to the massive use of electricity, to handling of the hazardous electronic waste, to the increased need of infrastructure, to the destruction of our land use. More thought needs to go into how and where these data centers are built and how the communities can be protected from their destructions and economic harm.
(The message below can be used as is, modified, or you can create your own message on this topic. A message in your own words is the most effective.)
Action Item/Script
I urge you to support a pause in the building of data centers. They are causing significant economic and environmental harm to our communities. We must have strong laws and regulations, effective accountability, and transparency that govern data center development and operation.
Send to:
Governor Josh Shapiro, www.governor.pa.gov, 717-787-2500, 501 N 3rd St. 508 Main Capitol Bldg. Harrisburg, PA 17120
(Choose your area lawmaker)
Senator:
Kim Ward (39), kward@pasen.gov, 717-787-6063,
292 Main Capitol Bld, Harrisburg, PA 171203039
Patrick Stefano (32), pstefano@pasen.gov, 717-787-7175,
183 Main Capitol Bld, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Joe Pittman (41), jpittman@pasen.gov, 717-787-8724,
350 Main Capitol Bld, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Representative
Jill Cooper (055), jcooper@pahousegop.com, 717-787-8939,
150 East Wing, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Brian Rasel (056), brasel@pahousegop.com, 717-260-6132,
147B East Wing, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Eric Nelson (057), enelson@pahousegop.com, 717-260-6146,
121 Ryan Office Bldg., Harrisburg, PA 17120
Eric Davanzo (058), Edavanzo@pahousegop.com, 717-783-3825,
B12 Main Capitol Bld., Harrisburg, PA 17120
Leslie Rossi (059),lrossi@pahousegop.com, 717-783-9311,
51B East Wing, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Abby Major (060), amajor@pahousegop.com, 717-783-5327,
53B East Wing, Harrisburg, PA 17120
June 1, 2026
With Congressman Chris Deluzio and Summer Lee in the news at the Moshannon ICE Facility, this ask is timely and appropriate.
Background Information
After months of mass public pressure from communities across the country, Congress passed a clean DHS funding bill with zero new money for ICE and Border Patrol. Now Republicans in Congress are trying again and are pushing a reconciliation bill that could hand up to $70 billion more of our taxpayer dollars to ICE and CBP, even though these agencies are already sitting on $150 billion in unspent funds and continue operating with virtually no accountability.
There is no emergency or funding crisis for ICE or CBP. Republicans in Congress are choosing to pour billions into mass detention, deportation raids, and family separation instead of addressing the affordability crisis facing everyday Americans.
Action Item
Call or send a letter to your members of Congress now demanding they vote NO on more ICE and Border Patrol funding.
SCRIPT
Hello, this is ______________ and I live in_________________. As your constituent, I urge you to oppose any increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol. Last year’s bill gave DHS $191 billion, the largest immigration-enforcement funding in American history. They still have $150 billion in unspent funds. Our taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be funding Trump’s cruel and unpopular deportation agenda while families are struggling with the affordability crisis. Vote NO on more funding for ICE and CBP and oppose any reconciliation bill that expands Trump’s mass detention and deportation agenda. Americans want Congress focused on lowering costs and helping working families, not writing black checks for ICE and CBP.
Call or send to our senators/representative:
Senator David H McCormick,
202-224-6324, 702 Hart Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/contact/contact-dave/
Senator John Fetterman,
202-224-4254, 142 Russell Senate Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20501https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact
Representative Guy Reschenthaler,
202-225-2065, 2209 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515-3814
May 27, 2026
Background Information
Bill HR 2616 forces teachers to out transgender students to unsupportive or abusive families which heightens the risk of youth homelessness, abuse and suicide. HR 2617 constitutes an educational gag order that would scrub all LGBTQ+ representation from curricula, eliminate access to supportive clubs and prompt the removal of books discussing LGBTQ themes. Both bills penalize non-compliance by threatening to revoke federal funding for schools and entire districts.
Action Item
I’m reaching out to urge (SENATOR) to oppose H.R. 2616, the PROTECT Kids Act, and H.R. 2617, the Say No to Indoctrination Act. These bills amount to a national “Don’t Say Gay” law that would put vulnerable LGBTQ+ students at risk of parental harm, forced outing, and worsened mental health outcomes. These bills will endanger vulnerable LGBTQ+ students and unfairly punish schools and parents for protecting these students' privacy and safety.
Action
Call or send to our senators:
Senator David H McCormick,
202-224-6324, 702 Hart Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/contact/contact-dave/
Senator John Fetterman,
202-224-4254, 142 Russell SenateOffice Bld., Washington D.C. 20501https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact
May 18, 2026
Background Information
President Trump is using the US Treasury as his own personal piggy bank. First it was money for the ballroom as he conveniently forgot his promise that taxpayers would not have to pay for it. Next he was suing the IRS and Treasury for failure to prevent disclosure of his tax returns by IRS contractor. Now he claims he will drop the lawsuit in exchange for compensation funds for his allies.
(The message below can be used as is, modified, or you can create your own message on this topic. A message in your own words is the most effective.)
Action Item
I urge you to investigate the shakedown of the American taxpayer by President Trump with his outrageous scam to either sue the IRS or in exchange demand compensation funds for his allies. His recent impulsive, erratic, corrupt actions call into question his fitness for office.
Action -- Ask
Send to:
Senator David H McCormick,
202-224-6324 702 Hart Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510. https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/contact/contact-dave/,
Senator John Fetterman, https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact,
202-224-4254, 142 Russell Senate Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Representative Summer Lee, https://summerlee.house.gov/contact/,
202-225-2135, 2437Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515
OR
Representative Guy Reschenthaler, 202-225-2065
https://reschenthaler.house.gov/contact
2209 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515-3814
OR https://www.house.gov/representative/find-your-representative
May 11, 2026
Background
Due to powerful industry interests, including data center developers, the Republican-controlled Senate is holding up SB 1114. The bill would require large data centers to pay for their own infrastructure costs and prevent them from passing those costs onto residential ratepayers.
Senator Stefano is Chair of the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and is refusing to bring SB 1114 to a vote. The bill can not get on the floor of the Senate until it passes out of Stefano's committee. Because he is chair of the committee, everyone can send him a message as long as it deals with the committee business. Ask him to bring the bill to a vote.
Send To
Patrick Stefano (32), pstefano@pasen.gov, 717-787-7175, 183 Main Capitol Bld, Harrisburg, PA 17120, 724-626-1611 Action Item
I urge you to bring SB 1114, The Ratepayer Protection Act to a vote. We taxpayers should not bear the cost of Big Tech's rush to make more billions. Stand up for the rights of your constituents and not the greed of the tech oligarchs. Affordability should not just be a campaign slogan.
Send To
Kim Ward (39), kward@pasen.gov, 717-787-6063, 292 Main Capitol Bld, Harrisburg, PA 171203039
OR
Joe Pittman (41), jpittman@pasen.gov, 717-787-8724, 350 Main Capitol Bld, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Action Item I urge you to ask Senator Stefano to bring SB 1114 to a vote in his committee so that it can proceed to the Senate floor for a vote. Fight for the passage of SB 1114, The Ratepayer Protection Act. We taxpayers should not bear the cost of Big Tech's rush to make more billions. Stand up for the rights of your constituents and not the greed of the tech oligarchs. Affordability should not just be a campaign slogan.
May 5, 2026
Background Information
We must slow down the rapid proliferation of data centers until we find ways to mitigate the environmental damage; to our fragile water resources, to pollution from fossil fuels and diesel-powered backup generators, to the constant high level of noise, to the massive use of electricity, to handling of the hazardous electronic waste, to the increased need of infrastructure, to the destruction of our land use. More thought needs to go into how and where these data centers are built and how the communities can be protected from their destructions and economic harm.
Action -- Ask
I urge you to support a pause in the building of data centers. They are causing significant economic and environmental harm to our communities. We must have strong laws and regulations, effective accountability, and transparency that govern data center development and operation.
Call your representatives: (the 5 calls app makes this easy)
Senator John Fetterman 202-22-4254
Senator Dave McCormick 202-224-6324
Representative Guy Reschenthaler 202-225-2065
OR send by email or regular mail
Send To:
Senator David H McCormick, phone: 202-224-6324,
https://www.mccormick.senate.gov>share-your-opinion,
702 Hart Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Senator John Fetterman, https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact, phone: 202-224-4254,
142 Russell Senate Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Representative Summer Lee, https://summerlee.house.gov/contact/phone 202-225-2135,
2437 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515
Representative Guy Reschenthaler, phone: 202-225-2065,
https://reschenthaler.house.gov/contact/email-me,
2209 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515-3814
OR https://www.house.gov/representative/find-your-representative.
April 27, 2026
Mail ballots will be arriving soon.
More Democrats are voting by mail than in previous years, and we want every vote to count!
This is a reminder to:
- complete your entire ballot,
- seal it in the inner secrecy envelope,
- place it in the outer envelope, and
- sign, date, and seal it.
Please return your ballot as soon as possible, either by mail or in person at the Board of Elections on the first floor of the County Courthouse.
If you are not voting by mail, you may vote in person on Tuesday,
May 19. Please remember to vote your entire ballot from governor on down the ballot.
To learn more, visit our VOTER ACTION CENTER HERE https://www.westmorelanddemocrats.com/action-center
Bonus Assignment!
Special Note: If there is no candidate listed for Democratic Committee Person on your ballot, we encourage you to write yourself (or another Democrat) in to be elected for a four year term.
The requirements for this: You need to be a registered Democrat (for at least 2 years) who supports Democrats, even in cross-filed races. You need to be ready to put what’s in your heart and mind into action at the local level to help elect Democrats and defend democracy.
And you need to understand the assignment--that we are all in this together! Training and support will be provided.
We’d love to have you!
To clarify, no officers or committee members are paid or receive compensation. All serve as volunteers.
Join Our Westmoreland County Democratic Committee 2026
PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION Subcommittee
If you want to help identify unregistered voters, target key areas, and grow our Democratic scorecard, we’d love to have you involved. Please click here to sign up. Members of this subcommittee will play a direct role in growing our voter base and strengthening our electoral position. This will be a working group focused on strategy, execution, and measurable results.
Last Call to Register to Meet Malcolm Kenyatta | We’re almost full. Registration to CLOSE!
United We Stand: Westmoreland & meet DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta on Saturday, May 2 |11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |Greensburg.
For security, location will be provided to registrants prior to the event
Click here to get your spot! Seating is limited and registration will be turned off when we hit capacity.
The Main Assignment
Please remember that real change doesn’t come from Washington, DC, or the DNC. It is built precinct by precinct, neighbor by neighbor, by people like you. That is the work we have been doing, and it is the work that is moving us forward. Something simple you can do right now to help is reconnect on the ground. Reach out to your friends, family, and neighbors.
- Ensure they are registered to vote
- Help them apply for mail-in ballots
- Talk with them about your favorite candidates and remind them that their vote matters! (see below)
- Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, May 19, and again on Tuesday, November 3
Critical upcoming deadlines and one click access to voter action services:
May 4 -— Last day to register to vote
May 12 -— Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot
May 19 —- Primary Election Day
For more, convenient information, check our website for a full menu of election issues, events and most importantly, voter action services: www.westmorelanddemocrats.com (also available in Spanish).
Candidates
While we currently have a number of terrific candidates, we won’t have our official Democratic nominees until May 19. And remember, the Westmoreland County Democratic Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY for an OPEN PRIMARY meaning NO candidate received our endorsement and no candidate/campaign is receiving resources or direct support from the Democratic Committee.
Any campaign materials you see including mail, postcards, slate cards, billboards, etc., are paid for by the candidates which shall be reported on their campaign finance reports and must be reflected in the “paid for by” disclaimer on the material.
All 2026 Democratic federal and state candidates are listed below. Website links are connected. Click to learn more:
- Josh Shapiro
- Austin Davis
- Summer Lee PA 12
- Alan Bradstock PA 14
- Davon Magwood HD 55
- Rob Francis HD 57
- Cherri Rogers HD 58
- Lisa Gephart HD 59
- Jordan Omlor HD59
- Dustyn Dorn HD 60
Note: We have not received yard sign or materials yet from the Shapiro-Davis Team.
We *do have yard signs and materials available from Alan Bradstock for Congress.
April 20, 2026
Background Information
Medical experts consider RFK Jr a danger to public health due to his promotion of anti-vaccine views, dismantling of health agencies and implementation of policies that resulted in a resurgence of preventable diseases. He is not a doctor and has had no training in the medical field.
Action Item
I’m writing to express my outrage over RFK Jr.’s continuous attacks on public health and essential scientific research. His dangerous proliferation of vaccine denialism and baseless claims about autism puts countless lives at risk. Kennedy has vocally promoted racist, ableist misinformation about developmental conditions like ADHD and autism and threatened access to essential medications for managing these conditions. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles have surged amid Kennedy’s politicization of the CDC to promote vaccine misinformation. I ask that you immediately move to impeach him as Secretary.
Call your representatives: (the 5 calls app makes this easy)
Senator John Fetterman 202-22-4254
Senator Dave McCormick 202-224-6324
Representative Guy Reschenthaler 202-225-2065
OR send by email or regular mail
Send To:
Senator David H McCormick, phone: 202-224-6324,
https://www.mccormick.senate.gov>share-your-opinion,
702 Hart Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Senator John Fetterman, https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact, phone: 202-224-4254,
142 Russell Senate Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Representative Summer Lee, https://summerlee.house.gov/contact/phone 202-225-2135,
2437 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515
Representative Guy Reschenthaler, phone: 202-225-2065,
https://reschenthaler.house.gov/contact/email-me,
2209 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515-3814
OR https://www.house.gov/representative/find-your-representative
April 13, 2026
I implore you to pass legislation that specifically prohibits funds from being used for military actions against Iran. Use the "power of the purse" to deny funding for an unconstitutional war of aggression. The majority of Americans are vehemently against using our tax dollars for yet another senseless Middle East war.
ACTION
Call your representatives: (the 5 calls app makes this easy)
Senator John Fetterman 202-22-4254
Senator Dave McCormick 202-224-6324
Representative Guy Reschenthaler 202-225-2065
OR send by email or regular mail
Send To:
Senator David H McCormick, phone: 202-224-6324,
https://www.mccormick.senate.gov>share-your-opinion,
702 Hart Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Senator John Fetterman, https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/contact, phone: 202-224-4254,
142 Russell Senate Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20510
Representative Summer Lee, https://summerlee.house.gov/contact/phone 202-225-2135,
2437 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515
Representative Guy Reschenthaler, phone: 202-225-2065,
https://reschenthaler.house.gov/contact/email-me,
2209 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515-3814
OR https://www.house.gov/representative/find-your-representative
April 7, 2026
Background Information
On January 29, 2026, House Republicans introduced the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act.
Much like the SAVE Act, this bill:
- mandates proof of citizenship and photo IDs—requirements that threaten to disenfranchise tens of millions of Americans who lack this documentation.
- overrides state authority by banning universal mail-in voting, ranked-choice voting and mandating the disposal of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
(The message below can be used as is, modified, or you can create your own message on this topic. A message in your own words is the most effective.)
Action Item
Despite rhetoric to the contrary, election fraud remains vanishingly rare. This MEGA Act, HR 7300, is a direct attempt to suppress participation ahead of the fall midterms. I am imploring you to reject both the MEGA Act and the false narratives used to justify it.
ACTION
Call your representative!
Representative Guy Reschenthaler 202-225-2065
Representative Summer Lee 202-225-2135
Send to your representative:
Representative Summer Lee, https://summerlee.house.gov/contact/
2437 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515
Representative Guy Reschenthaler,
https://reschenthaler.house.gov/contact/email-me,
2209 Rayburn House Office Bld., Washington D.C. 20515-3814
OR https://www.house.gov/representative/find-your-representative.