After a long delay, S. 331, The Work Incentives Improvement Act, was approved by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 99-0. The companion bill in the House of Representatives is waiting to be debated by the House Ways and Means Committee. We may need another strong grassroots effort to ensure that the bill is passed by the House and goes to the President, who has indicated that he will sign the legislation. Stay tuned for future TAN Alerts on this issue. August is great time to meet with your federal elected officials, as they are on recess and typically available in their district offices.
Personal meetings are one of the most effective ways of influencing legislators.
A meeting allows people to put a human face on the epidemic and talk about the real needs in the district.