The time for the DREAM ACT is Now. It will come up for a vote before December 18th--the end of the Lameduck Congressional Session. Invite your friends, organizations, classmates, peers, and students...everyone you know to call for the DREAM Act. DREAM NOW!

Here's a list of our priority targets and a phone script. Please keep calling from home as well:

Number to Call: 1-866-587-3023 

-Senator NAME (Priority Targets) STATE City and Zip Code

Senator Bob Bennett (R) Utah Salt Lake City, 84138
Cedar City, 84720
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R) Alaska Wasilla, 99654
Anchorage, 99501

-Representative Name STATE City and Zip Code

Dennis Cardoza (D) California Merced, 95340
Jim Costa (D) California Bakersfield, 93301
David Dreier (R) California Claremont, 91711
Devin Nunez (R California Fresno, 93727

Our Message:

You can choose your own version on how to convey the message…Or choose from the following:

“Hello, my name is ____________, and I am calling to ask (Senator/Congressman) __________ to vote YES on DREAM Act. Thank you”

“Hello, my name is ____________, and I want to leave a message to (Senator/Congressman) ________ to vote YES on the DREAM Act. I know that many of these hard-working Americans want to serve their country in their communities or the armed forces. I believe that we should give them the opportunity to serve their country! Thank you”

Hello, my name is _____________, and I would like to ask (Senator/Congressman) __________ to vote yes on DREAM Act when it comes to a vote. These students are an economic asset to my country. I want my tax-payer dollars that have been invested on these students to not go to waste. Please vote YES on DREAM Act!”

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Tips to keep in mind while you phone call?
Be brief and polite. 
Be assertive when speaking.
Be confident on your words. You believe on the DREAM Act? Show it to the Representative’s assistant.
Know your message and zip code.
If asked for an address because “they want to send you a letter”. You don’t need to provide one. Answer politely “I'd rather not give my address, but my zip code is…”
If the assistant tells you “Senator McCain (or other) does not support this bill…” answer “well, I am aware that the Senator does not support it now, but I am calling for him to reconsider his position and vote YES this time around”.
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Congressmember's voice mailbox full? Check out this attachment to call their local district offices directly. Spread the word and make sure your Representatives are doing right by who they are representing: You. Let's pass the DREAM Act- every call counts!

 

In solidarity,

IDEAS at UCLA