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The Trump administration has a plan to lower the poverty rate in America by changing how we calculate the poverty level. Under this plan, fewer people would be officially classified as living in poverty. These proposed changes aren't just technical. The federal poverty threshold determines eligibility for many programs and benefits, including those that serve children living in low-income families. Lowering the poverty threshold over time, as the administration's proposed change will do, means that each year, fewer and fewer kids will be eligible for these proven programs.
Please submit a public comment telling the Office of Budget and Management to REJECT these proposed changes!
Please consider posting to your social media accounts and directing anyone you know in Oregon to our legislative page!
Sample Facebook Post: If you live in Oregon and want to speak out for children and families, contact your state lawmakers and tell them to vote YES on HB 3427. The bill includes historic investments in early childhood programs and services that help ensure all kids get what they need to succeed. Visit https://childinst.salsalabs.org/VoteYESonHB3427 to send a letter to your state representatives!
Sample Tweet: If you're in #Oregon and care about kids, send a letter to lawmakers in support of HB 3427! #earlyed #ORpol https://childinst.salsalabs.org/VoteYESonHB3427