Published Date: 2012-05-07
House Resolution 2032 is a federal bill that, if passed, will restore decision-making rights of developmental center residents and their families and guardians in certain federal-funded lawsuits aimed at closing developmental centers.
H.R. 2032 must first pass out of the House Judiciary Committee before it can be passed by the full House. There is already strong support among Republican Committee members – Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) is sponsor and member of the Judiciary Committee. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) are also sponsors.
Action Needed: Calls to California Judiciary Committee Democrats
Five Democrats from California hold key spots on the House Judiciary Committee. Two of these Democrats are past cosponsors of similar legislation. Support from all is within reach if they receive enough calls in support of H.R. 2032!
The five Democrats are listed below with their D.C. phone numbers. Please call by Friday, May 11, with the following message:
“I’m calling in support of H.R. 2032, a bill that is presently before the Judiciary Committee. I urge Rep. ________ to tell Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith that he/she will vote for H.R. 2032 and urge Judiciary Committee action as soon as possible. The Chairman needs to hear from Democrats who will support H.R. 2032. I ask that Rep. _____ help in this way. Thank you.”
You may be asked if you are constituent. You should answer honestly but indicate that you provide licensed or certificated services to people with developmental disabilities in California and you are in contact with families, constituents and others who support this important bill.
Thank you for your help. Below are the names of the Democrats that need to receive many calls. If possible, please call each of these offices by Friday, May 11.
DEMOCRATS FROM CALIFORNIA ON THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Central California (San Jose area)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren(D-16-CA) 202-225-3072
Southern California
Rep. Howard Berman(D-28-CA) 202-225-4695
Rep. Judy Chu(D-32-CA) 202-225-5464
Rep. Maxine Waters(D-35-CA) 202-225-2201
Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-39-CA) 202-225-6676
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