E-mail Actions
One of the most effective ways to advocate for the progress you want to see in your community is by e-mailing your lawmakers directly. During each legislative session, we update this page with an active list of the bills we are working on.
How can I join Poverty Action’s advocacy network?
- Sign up for Network News, our e-mail alerts that contain weekly updates during the legislative session and opportunities to take action.
- Click on an issue box below to read more about each campaign or bill.
- Use our pre-written e-mail templates to message your lawmakers urging them to take action! You can use the template to customize your message and share your story.
2022 Issues
Washington Needs Dental Therapy Now!
We all deserve a healthy smile, no matter our race, where we live, or what insurance we can afford. We support improving access to affordable, routine dental care through the expansion of dental therapy statewide.
Ban Credit Scoring from Insurance Rates
When insurance companies use credit scores to calculate rates, Washingtonians of color and working people going through financial hardship pay more.