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Topics OCT. 27th, 2025
US Senate and House
Please take the time this week to call Senators Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, and Representative Troy Balderson WE HAVE the same TWO FEDERAL TOPICS THIS WEEK with updates
Senator Bernie Moreno, 202-224-2315, 614-469-2083- Columbus, OH
Senator Jon Husted, 202-224-3353, 614-369-4925 - Columbus, OH
Representative Troy Balderson, 202-225-5355, 614-523-2555 - Pickerington, OH
“Oppose a Blank Check Federal Budget Deal, End The Federal Government Shutdown”
Updates
Oct 24, 2025: Republicans would rather keep our government shut down for over three weeks than lower the cost of healthcare for Ohioans. Reporting from the Columbus Dispatch revealed that over half a million Ohioans could see their health care costs rise if Republicans continue refusing to renew the ACA tax credits.
Democrats are ready to get to work and find real solutions to help Ohio’s working families, but Republicans won’t even show up to work when faced with a shutdown.
Directing federal appropriations is one of Congress’ most vital constitutional authorities. They must now use this important point of leverage to rein in the Trump administration’s authoritarian regime and serve as a check on this dangerous consolidation of power. Demand your Senators and Representatives oppose any federal budget deal that serves as a blank check for Trump’s ongoing abuses of power.
Script:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY].
I’m calling to ask that [Senator Bernie Moreno/Senator Jon Husted/Representative Balderson] immediately move to end this government shutdown by extending the ACA tax credits and blocking Trump’s illegal budget cuts and mass layoffs of federal workers. Congress must do its job and stop this administration’s ongoing lawlessness and authoritarian takeover.
Directing federal appropriations is one of Congress’ most vital constitutional authorities. They must now use this important point of leverage to rein in the Trump administration’s authoritarian regime and serve as a check on this dangerous consolidation of power. Demand your Senators and Representatives oppose any federal budget deal that serves as a blank check for Trump’s ongoing abuses of power.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.
Representative Troy Balderson, 202-225-5355, 614-523-2555 - Pickerington, OH
Demand Speaker Johnson Swear in Rep Grijalva
On September 23rd, Adelita Grijalva (pronounced Gree Hal Va) won a special election in Arizona, replacing her father, the late Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) who passed away earlier this year.
However, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has refused to swear in the new legislator, claiming that he can only do so when the House is in regular session. This is clearly a lie, as he had no problem swearing in two new Republican members from Florida on April 2nd while the House was in recess.
Speaker Johnson is trying to delay the inevitable – a vote on the release of the Epstein files. Representative Grijalva has already vowed to join the discharge petition for the Epstein files, which would give the legislation the final member needed to move the petition forward for a floor vote.
Residents in Grijalva’s district currently have no representation in the House even though they have elected a member to the chamber. Speaker Johnson must immediately swear Grijalva in and stop obstructing the democratic process to appease Trump.
Script:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY].
I’m calling to urge Rep. Balderson to pressure Speaker Johnson to swear in duly elected Adelita Grijalva of Arizona to the House of Representatives. Johnson has sworn in other new members during pro forma sessions and his excuses are just blatant lies to protect Trump from the release of the Epstein files.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.
Ohio House of Representatives and Senate
Please take time this week to call Ohio Representative Thaddeus Claggett, Ohio Representative Kevin MIller, Senator Tim Schaffer, and members of the Redistricting Commission.
Representative Thaddeus Claggett, (614) 466-1482
Representative Kevin MIller, (614) 466-2500
Senator Tim Schaffer, (614) 466-8076
REDISTICTING COMMISSION
Representative Brian Stewart, (614) 466-1464
Senator Nickie Antonio, (614) 466-5123
Senator Jane Timken, (614) 466-0626
Representative Dani Isaacsohn, (614) 466-5786
“Demand That The Ohio General Assembly Create A Fair Congressional Map”
KEEP THE PRESSURE ON! DON’T ACCEPT GERRYMANDERING! REPUBLICANS IGNORED THE FIRST DEADLINE!!!
After failing to pass a bipartisan map in September, Ohio Republicans are now required to pass a map by October 31st.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission met for the first time this week for a brief session during which they officially swore in Commission members, established rules, and heard NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
While Ohio House and Senate Democrats introduced congressional maps that reflect the actual 55% Republican to 45% Democrat ratio of Ohio voters, Republicans still have not proposed a congressional map. They are simply trying to run out the clock on the process and silence as many Ohio voters as they can.
Demand that your state senator, representative, and members of the redistricting commission support a fair congressional map, not the gerrymandered mess that we have now.
Script:
Hello, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY].
I’m calling to express my outrage that Ohio Republicans continue to ignore their constitutional duty to produce a new congressional map. I urge [Representative Kevin MIller/Representative Thaddeus Claggett/Senator Tim Schaffer/Representative Brian Stewart/Representative Dani Isaacsohn/Senator Nickie Antonio/Senator Jane Timken] to support a fair congressional map that truly represents the people of Ohio and not the gerrymandered mess that we have now. The current map suppresses Ohioans' right to choose their representatives and further erodes our democracy. Ohio voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around!
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Letter to Senators and Representative October 27, 2025
Senator Bernie Moreno. https://www.moreno.senate.gov/share-your-opinion/
Senator Jon Husted. https://www.husted.senate.gov/contact-jon/
Representative Troy Balderson. https://balderson.house.gov/contact/
Demand That Your Senators/Representative Honor Their Oath and Stand Against Trump’s Authoritarian Power Grab and Corruption
Since returning to office in January, Mr. Trump has sought to fulfil his promises of authoritarian rule and personal financial gain. Our senators and representatives have allowed him free reign. Demand they stand up and represent us, not Mr. Trump.
Use the links above to send this letter to our Senators and Representative
[Senator Bernie Moreno/Senator Jon Husted/Representative Balderson],
Mr. Trump has increasingly shown signs that he is unfit to carry out his position as the President of the United States. He has violated the Constitution by failing to follow valid court orders. He has enacted tariffs capriciously with the seeming intent to manipulate the stock market for personal gain. Tariffs are taxes, and the president lacks the constitutional authority to levy taxes.
He has sent National Guard troops to Democrat cities without justification and against the wishes of their respective mayors and governors. He has levied attacks against sovereign nations without a congressional declaration of war, and without providing any evidence that the attacks are justified.
He acts unilaterally, as if he believes he is totally above the law; that he does not have to account for any of his actions. He is, in brief, acting like a king and not a president, and the Republicans in congress are allowing him to do so.
Mr. Trump swore an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. He has shown no indications that he intends to follow this oath. He is a clear threat to our constitutional government. Members of Congress also swore a similar oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
You have a choice. You can either follow your oath of office, or you can follow Mr. Trump. You cannot do both.
NO KINGS, June 14, 2025
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