Monday, April 15 - Support Bird-Friendly Buildings / Support Ukraine Aid
Actions You Can Take
Action 1: Tell Mayor Johnson to Support Bird-Friendly Buildings in Chicago
Action 2: Tell the House to bring HR 815 to the floor for Ukraine aid
Call Speaker Johnson's office (202) 225-4000
Action 1: Support Bird-Friendly Buildings in Chicago
Tens of thousands of birds are killed or injured in Chicago every year, colliding with large glass buildings, especially during their annual migration.
For almost a decade, environmental organizations have been fighting to make the city safer for birds. However, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has yet to implement the prioritization of bird-friendly design, and now they're suggesting bird-safe building design be optional.
Implementing bird-friendly building standards, such as bird-safe glass and lighting practices, is crucial to preserving our city's biodiversity and natural beauty. The DPD must make these standards mandatory in its updated Sustainable Development Policy.
Tell Mayor Brandon Johnson and his staff to support bird-friendly building standards in Chicago!
Action Illinois Environmental Council
Action 2: Support Ukraine Aid
Help us make calls to our elected House officials to force the vote on Ukraine aid.
Minority Leader Jeffries has all but promised Speaker Johnson that Democrats would not support a motion to vacate the chair if he supports the Senate-passed Ukraine/Israel aid bill (HR 815). The discharge petition to bring HR 815 to the floor needs only 218 signatures. It currently has 191 -- only one Republican.
Everyone reading this can help by calling their representative and urging them to sign the discharge petition for HR 815, to expedite delivery of military assistance for Ukraine before it's too late. Once the bill passes the House it would go directly to the President for his signature and immediately become law.
Call the US Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to connect with your representative, and call Speaker Johnson's office (202) 225-4000 to insist that he encourage Republicans to sign the petition.
Action via Indivisible Illinois
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