Small, simple changes to laws can have huge, wonderful effects for people facing resource insecurity. But your lawmakers need to know what folks back home care most about. With budget questions looming, now is the perfect time to show your Member of Congress how much your community cares.
Take action now and send your Elected Representatives a message – together, we can make a real change our neighbors. We’ve included a script for a phone call, or a draft for a letter, to get you started.
Hi, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent from [Home]
Basic health needs should not be subject to a tax, including menstrual health supplies. 33 states have taken action to make a sales tax exemption for menstrual health products – Indiana is not one of them.
This tax puts an unfair burden on too many people. One in four people who need period supplies cannot afford them, and they cannot be purchased with SNAP. SB 173 introduced a sales tax exemption for period supplies. I urge you to bring SB 173 to the vote, and to vote YES! This will aid Hoosiers in having a healthy, successful life.
Dear [Decision Maker]
Did you know that one in four people who need period supplies struggle to afford them? Basic health needs should not be subject to a tax, including menstrual health supplies. 33 states have taken action to make a sales tax exemption for menstrual health products – Indiana is not one of them.
This tax puts an unfair burden on too many people, including low-income Hoosiers who cannot use SNAP for menstrual health products. SB 173 introduced a sales tax exemption for period supplies. I urge you to bring SB 173 to the vote, and to vote YES! This will aid Hoosiers in having a healthy, successful life.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your City, State, ZIP]
If you’d like to take your advocacy further, you learn more here, or find advocacy resources in the Alliance for Period Supplies advocacy toolkit.