Thread by @gbosslet

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I just called @SenatorBraun and @SenToddYoung's offices to urge them to support HR 8, the Bipartisan background checks bill

Calling your Senator is easy

A quick 🧵to make it easy for those who haven't done this before

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https://twitter.com/ETSshow/status/1529468724394065921

First, a word on HR 8-

This bill, passed in 2021 by the House, would close background check loopholes for unlicensed sellers

It is not perfect, but would move us toward making sure every gun transaction includes a background check

everytown.org/what-is-hr-8/

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First I called @SenToddYoung

His Washington number is 202-224-5623

I was able to talk directly to a human staffer by choosing option 2

(sample language in tweet 5)

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Then I called @SenatorBraun's Washington office

The number is 202-224-4814

I was able to talk to a human staffer using option 3

(sample language in tweet 5)

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"Hi, my name is Gabriel Bosslet and I am a constituent of Senator __ in Indianapolis. I am calling to urge him to support HR 8, the bipartisan background checks act of 2021. This would help to curb gun violence."

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Calling your Senator is important, it is easy, and it is part of the way a democracy functions

Share in the comments when you do!!

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