We need everyone to call House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office!
We’ve heard several reports from people who are having trouble getting through to Speaker Ryan’s office, so it’s very important we reach out to the second highest ranking member of the House as well.
“I’m calling to urge Majority Leader McCarthy to include the Lymphedema Treatment Act (H.R.930/S.497) in the omnibus spending bill or put it on the Suspension calendar for a vote. With 449 cosponsors, this bipartisan and bicameral bill is the most widely supported healthcare bill in Congress. Millions of Americans with lymphedema – the majority of them cancer survivors – need this bill passed now.”
And keep calling these Congressional Leaders too. For House members use the script above and insert their name for McCarthy’s. For Senate offices use the script below.
* House Ways & Means Committee Chairman, Representative Kevin Brady: 202-225-4901
* House Speaker, Representative Paul Ryan: 202-225-3031
* Senate Majority Leader, Senator Mitch McConnell: 202-224-2541
* Senate Finance Committee & LTA Co-lead, Senator Chuck Grassley: 202-224-3744
Phone Script for Senators-
“I’m calling to urge Senator [name] to include the Lymphedema Treatment Act (S.497/H.R.930) in the omnibus spending bill or use the “hotline” procedure to bring it to a vote. With 449 cosponsors, this bipartisan and bicameral bill is the most widely supported healthcare bill in Congress. Millions of Americans with lymphedema – the majority of them cancer survivors – need this bill passed now.”
Keep your calls coming. Call daily if possible. Thank you for speaking out at this critical time!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
