I am writing to urge you to vote against H.R. 1, the “Establishment Protection Act,” a bill that would trample the First Amendment rights of every American citizen.
The fact is, this bill’s real intent is to harass and intimidate those who might criticize Members of Congress into silence during election years.
Therefore, as your constituent, I urge you to vote against the “Establishment Protection Act,” H.R. 1, or any similar bill.
| Whereas: | Freedom of Speech and the right to criticize members of Congress are vital liberties; and |
| Whereas: | The “Establishment Protection Act” would impose sweeping new regulations on organizations to keep them quiet and cripple their effectiveness during election years; and |
| Whereas: | The “Establishment Protection Act” would force grassroots organizations to publicize and release the names of supporters making them vulnerable to threats, intimidation, or worse from radical left-wing mobs; and |
| Whereas: | The “Establishment Protection Act” would increase regulation of Americans’ online speech beyond paid advertising to include communications on groups’ or individuals’ own websites and email messages; and |
| Whereas: | The “Establishment Protection Act” would have a chilling effect on free speech and place burdensome regulations on groups of citizens carrying out their Constitutionally-protected civic duties; |
| Therefore: | As your constituent, I strongly urge you to publicly oppose and vote against H.R. 1, the “Establishment Protection Act,” or any similar Bill. |