House to Vote on Breakfast After the Bell

November 19, 2019 / News

Good news–we’re one step closer to making Breakfast After the Bell a reality! Help this legislation over the finish line by contacting state lawmakers.

The Joint Committee on Education reported favorably on Breakfast After the Bell legislation (S.267/H.591), and the House Ways and Means Committee just fast tracked the bill.

Now the full House of Representative is set to vote on H.591 on WEDNESDAY, 11/20. They need to hear from you on why breakfast matters.

CALL TO ACTION

Encourage Action!

• Call your State Representative and urge them to vote “YES” 

  • Not sure what to say? Here’s a sample template:
  • “Thank you to the House of Representatives for fast-tracking ‘An Act Regarding Breakfast After the Bell’ H.591 and making access to school breakfast a priority.
  • “Please vote ‘YES’ when this bill goes to the House floor for a vote on Wednesday.

Give Thanks!

• Call the Joint Committee on Education and thank them

  • Senate Chair Jason Lewis: Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov
  • House Chair Alice Peisch: Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov
  • Senate Vice Chair Joan Lovely: Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov
  • House Vice Chair Paul Tucker: Paul.Tucker@mahouse.gov
  • Not sure what to say? Here’s a sample template:
  • “Thank you for reporting favorably on ‘An Act Regarding Breakfast After the Bell’ S.267/H.591 and making access to school breakfast a priority!”

• Call the House Ways and Means Committee and thank them

  • House Chair Aaron Michlewitz: Aaron.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov
  • Not sure what to say? Here’s a sample template:
  • “Thank you for fast-tracking ‘An Act Regarding Breakfast After the Bell’ H.591 and making access to school breakfast a priority!”

Share on Social!

• Share Representative Vargas’ tweet.

• Suggested social media post:
• “The House of Representatives is voting on #BreakfastAfterTheBell (Bill H.591) on Wednesday! Calling on all State Representatives to VOTE YES! TY for your leadership: @RepAndyVargas @AaronMVega @RepAlicePeisch @SpeakerDeleo #RiseAndShineMA #PoweredByBreakfast #MApoli”

If you have any further questions, please contact Catherine Drennan, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, at cdrennan@gbfb.org.