“This is cruel collective punishment—effectively an economic bombing of the infrastructure of the country—that has produced permanent damage.”
That’s how two members of Congress described the U.S. oil blockade on Cuba after seeing its devastating effects firsthand. They saw what I saw. And they are now pushing for a permanent solution.
Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) just returned from a five-day congressional delegation to Havana, where they met with Cubans of all backgrounds and across the political spectrum. Everyone they spoke with agreed on one thing: the illegal blockade must end. Following their visit, the representatives denounced our country’s “outdated, Cold War-era policy” as an obstacle to progress and prosperity in Cuba. They’re calling for a new approach.
We need more members of Congress to listen. So, let’s turn up the volume.
This Tuesday, April 14th, we’re showing up for Cuba. LAWG is joining CODEPINK, Global Health Partners, National Network on Cuba, IFCO Pastors for Peace, The People’s Forum, Global Exchange, Cuban Americans for Cuba, and Movement 4 Freedom for a national day of action. Whether you come to Capitol Hill or make calls from home, your action is crucial.
Come to D.C.
Join us on Capitol Hill. Meet directly with congressional offices and demand they support legislation to prevent U.S. military action in Cuba and lift the trade embargo.
🏛️ Click here to register for Cuba Advocacy Day on April 14th.
Come to D.C.
Can’t make it to D.C.? Join the phone zap. Call your senators and representative on April 14th. The more calls flooding congressional offices, the greater our collective impact.
📞 Click here to look up your legislators’ phone numbers. Call and use these scripts:
For Senators:
“My name is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY]. I’m calling to urge [Senator NAME] to vote YES on Sen. Kaine’s War Powers Resolution — that is, S.J.Res.124 — to stop the United States from going to war with Cuba. Congress must reassert its constitutional power over military action. Additionally, I urge the senator to support Sen. Wyden’s bill, S.136, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. Thank you.”
For Representatives:
“My name is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY]. I’m calling to urge [Representative NAME] to vote YES on Rep. Velázquez’s War Powers Resolution — that is, H.J.Res.153 — to stop the United States from going to war with Cuba. I also urge the representative to co-sponsor Rep. Jayapal’s resolution, H.R. 8103, to prevent the use of funds for military action against Cuba. Congress must reassert its constitutional power over military action. Finally, I want to ask the representative to support Rep. McGovern’s bill, H.R.7521, to lift the trade embargo on Cuba. Thank you.”
On April 14th, let’s make sure Congress hears us. Join us on the Hill or make the calls. The Cuban people are counting on us.
In solidarity,
Andrea for the LAWG Team
P.S. Want to do more? Click here to send an email to your legislators to demand they act on Cuba!
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