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The ugly truth about the "big, beautiful bill"
The ugly truth about the "big, beautiful bill"
Next week is a time to show up, speak out, and stand in solidarity with Oregonians who are fighting to protect Oregon families from the chaotic cruelty that has marked Trump’s second administration. With a big rally in Salem and virtual and in-person town halls in the Rogue Valley, Willamette Valley, and Portland next week, there are lots of opportunities to make your voice heard.
PROTECTING OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE
WHAT'S HAPPENING: This week, House Republicans passed their so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which would strip away health care, SNAP benefits, and jobs from hardworking Oregonians. According to the Center for American Progress, if the bill takes effect, more than 200,000 Oregonians could lose their health insurance, 145,000 would be at risk of going hungry, and 12,000 clean energy jobs could be eliminated.
At a time when Donald Trump, unelected billionaires, and Republicans in Congress are taking away critical services to line their own pockets, we are counting on our state lawmakers to pass a budget that keeps people housed, healthy, fed, and safe.
HOW WE'RE FIGHTING BACK:
Sign up to attend the June 5th "Fund Oregon Now" rally in Salem.
UPCOMING TOWN HALLS AND EVENTS
Want to make your voice heard? Show up to a town hall, rally, or event in your community where Oregonians will be gathering to speak out, push back, and build a better future for our families:
OREGON BUDGET COMMUNITY TOWN HALLS
Join your neighbors in a community conversation hosted by movement partners about Oregon’s Revenue Forecast and learn ways in which we can call on the legislature to help mitigate and protect Oregonians from an impending recession.
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hosted by Unite Oregon and Children’s Institute
Location: Virtual, register to attend for Zoom link
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hosted by Unite Oregon and Children’s Institute
Location: Virtual, register to attend for Zoom link
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hosted by Family Forward and Children’s Institute
Location: Virtual, register to attend for Zoom link
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hosted by Family Forward, Unite Oregon, Children’s Institute, Oregon Latino Health Coalition and SEIU.
Location: Virtual, register to attend for Zoom link
Date: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Hosted by APANO, Family Forward, Urban League of Portland, Child Care for Oregon, the Oregon School-Based Health Alliance, and Children’s Institute.
Location: APANO, 8188 SE Division St. Portland, OR
Date: Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hosted by Unite Oregon, Children’s Institute, and Rogue Climate
Location: Virtual, register to attend for Zoom link
FUND OREGON NOW RALLY
Join SEIU Local 503, Oregon AFSCME, and Oregon Education Association to rally in Salem and call on lawmakers to craft a budget that invests in the future of all Oregonians. Folks will be gathering at 11:00 AM and the program will start at 12:00 PM. RSVP here.
Date: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE