
Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN)
@letkidsthrive
A network of advocates & service providers at the national, state, & local levels who work directly with or on behalf of children in immigrant families.
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http://www.childrenthriveaction.org 14-05-2021 17:18:16
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"You know who is betrayed in this bill? It's working people, it's POC, it's immigrants, it's women, it's people with disabilities." Thank you Delia Ramirez for speaking to the harms the budget bill will have on all families and communities. We must make our voices heard!

"America would not be America without immigrants." Thank you Rep. Pramila Jayapal for defending the rights of immigrants and fighting for our communities.

"Imagine how many people could get healthcare with that money. Imagine how many people could get access to nutrition programs. Imagine how much good could be done with that money." Thank you Rep. Veronica Escobar for defending our communities by speaking out against the bill.


"We're here because they're okay with closing rural hospitals, adding billions of dollars to the ICE budget, and trillions to the deficits. This is not what the American people want. This is not what they asked for." Thank you Rep. Becca Balint for speaking out against the budget bill.

āThis big, ugly betrayal bill is an all-out assault on immigrants, families, and the values that define us as Americans.ā Thank you Congresswoman Maxine Dexter for speaking out on the harm this bill will have on immigrant families.

Thank you Rep. Lou Correa for speaking out on the harms of the budget bill and for recognizing the powerful impact immigrants have on this country.

āRepublicansā big, ugly betrayal of a bill is violence.ā Thank you Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for your powerful words and unwavering commitment to fighting the devastating impact of this budget bill.

I always know I'm on the right side of history when I join Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez. Today we underscored the very real damage that this cruel bill will do to our communities, particularly the immigrants and their children in our districts. I will always stand up for immigrants and


"Look what they're trying to doāthey're making profit off ripping our families apart." Thank you Rashida Tlaib for standing up for families and speaking out against this devastating budget bill.

āThey wonāt accept an amendment that speaks to the humanity of our brothers, sistersāour childrenābecause theyāre hellbent on delivering a tax cut.ā Thank you Rep. Hank Johnson for speaking out on the harm to unaccompanied children and the devastating effects of this bill.



This vote putsthe country on the wrong side of history, folks. TY to all the advocates who tried so hard! I see you! Patricia Baker Food Research & Action Center Project Bread Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) Joanna Ain Urban Institute & so, so many more Children's HealthWatch Statement share.google/N7UiYlq2ro6Vj4ā¦