Federal Megabill Passes in the House: Righteous Rage

July 3, 2025

The vote has concluded.  It’s 218 (yes) – 212 (no) with 2 Republicans voting ‘no’.

First, I know this has taken a lot out of everyone and you are deeply worried.  Me too.

I need to remind you that each and every Republican member of the NYS House Republican delegation voted in favor of the bill – with no exceptions.  If you are so inclined, let some of that righteous rage you may be feeling out in a productive manner by calling Congress and expressing yourself about what has just transpired.  Advocates across the state are driving phone calls into local district offices and Capitol Hill offices (switchboard: 202-224-3121) of those Reps. who voted for the bill, condemning their votes.  Advocates should also post to social media accounts as Republicans in the House continue to take pictures, slap each other on the back and celebrate.

Additional actions you can take:

  • Post to your own social media accounts expressing your own “righteous rage”.
  • Submit Letters to the Editor and OpEds to local media outlets that respond to their news stories about this bill and this week’s votes in the Senate and House, including posting comments to online stories.
  • Mon. July 7 – “Righteous Rage” Statewide Day of Action!  Events are being organized outside NYS Republican local district offices where people can gather and collectively express “righteous rage” at the lawmaker.  Please be sure to invite local media!  Do whatever you think is best for your own agency and your region but please DO SOMETHING!  To have maximum impact and gain media attention, we need public activities in every one of our House Majority districts so that we project our own power and point of view.  I will continue to share information regarding these events as the specifics become clear.

One more thing:  Remember that the many Reconciliation provisions we’ve been most worried about have various implementation dates, some of which begin AFTER the midterm elections (by design).  Obviously that’s good and bad. My immediate next goal is to try and collect as much information as I can about the ‘turn on’ dates for the provisions most likely to impact the care you provide, the agency you operate, the workforce you value, the community you care for, and more generally, the challenges you will face.

We are in this together and I remain available to you at any time for any reason. I’ll be back to you shortly.