Why is this important?

Cori Bush’s resolution seeks to hold the members of Congress accountable for the violence we witnessed at the Capitol as a result of the lies and disinformation they spread about the 2020 presidential election results. Jamaal Bowman’s resolution calls for a thorough investigation of the insurrection so we know exactly who played a role and therefore prosecute those offenders. If we fail to conduct a thorough investigation into this infamous day in American history, and hold accountable those who incited the violence, including members of Congress, the perpetrators will be emboldened to continue spreading lies and hate, leaving the door open to more attacks like this one in the future.

What to do:

The most impactful thing you can do is call your representative. It only takes 30 seconds! You’ll feel the warm glow of activism! It’s great!

Script for calls (for voicemail or for staff):

Hi, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your city] and am part of The Sunrise Movement. I am calling to ask you to co-sponsor and support the newly introduced House Resolution by Representative Cori Bush, calling for the sanction of members of Congress who incited and encouraged the recent white supremacist mobs at the Capitol. I’d also like you to support Jamaal Bowman’s Congressional Oversight of Unjust Policing Act to find out exactly what happened in these attacks and who was at fault. Inaction endangers both democracy and the lives of members of Congress! Thank you for taking my call, I appreciate your hard work.