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Week 28 Letter Writting Campaign to co-sponsor the Uniting American Families Act
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About this Petition Petition Letter

Posted for our friend Leo!

Every week, Out4Immigration targets members of Congress who we think understand and support our issue, but haven't signed on to co-sponsor the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) yet.

These targets are selected based upon their past voting records on LGBT and Immigrations issues, the various Committees they sit on in the House and Senate, the Congressional Caucuses they belong to, and the States/Districts that they represent.

This week we are writing to five Senators. Per the request of staffers that was conveyed in a previous post entitled "Letter Writing and List Etiquette - An Important Update" please use the form letter below and adjust for only the material in bold. The targets and their contact info immediately follow the sample letter.

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Please co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA; S. 424/H.R. 1024 )

Dear Representative

I am writing to you to ask for your support by becoming a co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA; S. 424/H.R. 1024 ) sponsored in
the Senate by Sen. Patrick Leahy and in the House by Rep. Jerrold Nadler.

I know people directly affected by the current unfair immigration policies in
this country that deny gay and lesbian Americans the right to sponsor their permanent partner to live with them in the United States .

As you may be aware, these Americans in loving and committed relationships are often forced to make heartbreaking decisions to maintain their relationship. More often than not, these include having to leave the United States in order to be with the person they love. These American citizens are forced to give up careers, leave behind aging parents and young adult children who rely on them and leave a community which benefits from their ongoing and active participation.

The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) simply seeks to provide gay and lesbian
U.S. citizens and permanent residents the right to sponsor their partner for immigration. It outlines the same process and penalties as applied in heterosexual partner (i.e., marriage or fiancée) sponsorship applications. By co-sponsoring this bill, you are showing your dedication to equality and the belief that no American should be forced to choose between their country and the person they love.

Thank you for your time on this important matter. I hope that your name will be added to the list co-sponsors on this bill, and you will support the UAFA's inclusion in any discussions concerning Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

[Your name]

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