Tell Your Members of Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling Before the End of the Year!

Republicans have a plan to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare’s earned benefits next year. They will refuse to raise the debt ceiling — triggering a catastrophic global recession — unless Democrats agree to benefit cuts.

This plan isn’t a secret. Top House Republicans are openly discussing it, as is Senator John Thune (R-SD), Mitch McConnell’s top lieutenant. 

Democrats can stop this scheme by raising the debt ceiling before the end of 2022, while they still have control of both chambers of Congress. Please call your Members of Congress and tell them to raise the debt ceiling now. Below is a sample script for use. Thank you for your advocacy!

Phone number to reach your members of Congress: 202-224-3121

Sample script:

“Hi, my name is [Name]. I live in [State] and I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to protect Social Security and Medicare by raising the debt ceiling before the end of the year. 

If the debt ceiling is kicked down the road to next year, Social Security and Medicare will be in serious danger. Some members of Congress are openly discussing their plans to use the debt ceiling as leverage to force cuts to our earned benefits. [Talk about why Social Security and Medicare are so important to you and your friends/family.]

Can I count on the [Senator/Representative] to protect Social Security and Medicare by doing everything in their power to raise the debt ceiling before the end of 2022?”