From the ACTION TOOLKIT:
National Policy Advocacy
- Call, email, or write to President Biden
- Email Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services: xavier.becerra@hhs.gov
- Email Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of White House COVID-19 Equity Task Force: marcella.nunez-smith@whitehouse.gov
- Email Bechara Choucair, White House Vaccinations Coordinator: bechara.choucair@whitehouse.gov
- Information on key COVID officials: https://www.statnews.com/2021/01/21/the-10-biden-officials-to-watch-covid-19/
- Contact your member of Congress
- Contact your U.S. Senator
Sample Message
Hello, my name is….I am a resident of X state. I am (disabled/higher-weight/a person with X condition). I am at high risk for COVID and I need to get vaccinated. Seniors, disabled people, and higher-weight people have died of COVID in the greatest numbers — especially those who are also Black, Latinx, and indigenous. People of all ages who are at high risk must have access to vaccines right away. We know you can help make this happen. Please act now.
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Hello, my name is….I am a resident of X state. I am an ally/friend of people who are disabled/higher-weight/older. I’m contacting you because vaccine policy needs to make sure they get vaccinated for COVID. Seniors, disabled people, and higher-weight people have died of COVID in the greatest numbers — especially those who are also Black, Latinx, and indigenous. People of all ages who are at high risk must have access to vaccines right away. We know you can help make this happen. Please act now.