In 2017, our national grassroots movement came together and defeated a Republican reconciliation bill that would have gutted the Affordable Care Act. We did it by delaying, organizing, and making the bill too toxic to touch.
Now, we’re facing a new threat—one that’s just as dangerous.
What’s Happening
House Republicans are racing to pass a reconciliation bill packed with deep cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and reproductive care—while handing trillions in tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans.
It’s Trump’s agenda—his “one big, beautiful bill”—disguised as budget policy. And it’s on the move.
Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t yet have the votes, but that could change any day. To win over his party’s MAGA and billionaire-backed factions, he’s making the bill even more extreme. And if he finds a way to unify House Republicans, the bill could pass and head to the Senate as early as this week.
But here’s the truth: nothing about this is inevitable. Just like in 2017, this is a live fight. And if we act now, we can stop it!
How Reconciliation Works—and Why It Matters
Reconciliation allows the party in power to pass budget-related bills with just 51 votes in the Senate—bypassing the filibuster. It’s how Bush passed his tax cuts, how Trump passed his 2017 tax scam, and how Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act.
Now Trump’s allies want to use it to push through an agenda that would:
- Kick 14 million people off Medicaid and other healthcare
- Slash SNAP benefits for children, seniors, and veterans
- Defund reproductive care clinics like Planned Parenthood
- Funnel $5 trillion in tax breaks to the top 5% of earners
Why This Fight Looks Familiar
If this all feels familiar, it’s because we’ve been here before. Back in 2017, Indivisible’s first major campaign fought a Republican reconciliation bill aimed at repealing the ACA. It wasn’t easy—House Republicans eventually passed their version—but we didn’t let up. And when the bill reached the Senate, massive grassroots opposition made it politically impossible to pass.
The same opportunity exists today.
Our Strategy
Just like in 2017, we can win by:
- Delaying the bill to give time for opposition to grow
- Toxifying the bill with relentless public pressure
- Targeting vulnerable Republicans who are afraid to be seen backing this cruelty
Most Americans oppose cutting Medicaid. There’s no district in the country where this has broad public support. That’s why we need to keep the heat on—and ramp it up now.
Indivisible’s Billboard Blitz in Battleground Districts
Indivisible is launching billboards in nine key swing districts calling out their Republican representatives by name for supporting brutal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. The nine districts are:
- Bacon (NE-02)
- Fitzpatrick (PA-01)
- Bresnahan (PA-08)
- Kiggans (VA-02)
- Wittman (VA-01)
- Kim (CA-40)
- Valadao (CA-22)
- Mackenzie (PA-07)
- Van Drew (NJ-02)
These lawmakers don’t want their names associated with taking food and healthcare away from their constituents. That’s why these billboards matter. But they aren’t cheap—the full campaign will cost $53,000, and Indivisible HQ needs grassroots supporters to help fund them.
💸 Chip in now to support the billboard campaign
Good news: Thanks to generous donations, Indivisible’s already been able to secure 18 billboards! Let’s keep the blitz rolling!
How You Can take action This week
There are several urgent actions you can take to stop the cuts and derail this bill:
✅ 1. Call your GOP Representative on Tuesday, May 20
Indivisible is teaming up with Public Citizen and Americans for Tax Fairness to melt GOP phone lines in opposition to Medicaid and SNAP cuts. Here’s where you can find contact information for Rep. Tim Walberg, and sign up here to get a text reminder when it’s time to call.
✅ 2. Call your Senators—Republicans and Democrats
A pro-crypto bill that benefits Trump is moving in Congress again. Let our senators know you oppose legislation that enables corruption and undermines accountability.
✅ 3. Join a “Fight Back with Friends” training on May 27
This new program helps you bring friends and family off the sidelines. We all know someone who wants to get involved in civic action but needs encouragement to get started. Sign up here for Indivisible HQ’s next virtual event and get the tools you need to provide support.
✅ 4. Volunteer for The “No Kings” protest on June 14
While Trump throws a self-congratulatory military parade in D.C., Indivisible will be in the streets across America showing what real power looks like. Lenawee Indivisible is finalizing details for our local demonstration—watch this space!
We’re currently looking for veterans, musically talented folks, and volunteers willing to be trained as rally marshals. If you’re interested, reach out via our contact form—we’d love to hear from you!
✅ 5. Join The “What’s the Plan?” call
Every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, Indivisible co-founders Leah and Ezra break down what’s happening in Congress and how you can fight back. RSVP here to join this week’s conversation.
The Momentum Is Building
Indivisible has stopped reconciliation before. We can stop it again. But only if we all show up. Let’s make sure this toxic bill never makes it to the finish line.