Tell Congress: Put American Families Before War Budget

Did the Pentagon just ask for $200 billion more to fund a war that's cost $11 billion in its first week alone? Yes. And Congress needs to hear from you before they even think about writing that check.

The Trump administration — the same one that campaigned on ending foreign wars and hammered Biden over Ukraine spending — is now pushing for a $1.5 trillion defense budget, an increase of more than 50% over last year. Their own budget office has raised objections internally. Public support for the war remains weak. Democrats are sharply critical. Even Republicans haven't found a clear path forward.

This is the moment to apply pressure.

Here's what's at stake:

• The war in Iran has already cost more in one week than most people will earn in a lifetime. The Pentagon is now seeking to urgently ramp up production of precision munitions that have been rapidly depleted — meaning this $200 billion isn't just to sustain the current fight, it's to fuel a much bigger one.

• Meanwhile, American families are dealing with rising costs for groceries, housing, and healthcare. There is no bottomless supply of taxpayer money. Every dollar rushed into this war machine is a dollar pulled away from the people who actually need help right now.

Congress hasn't committed to this request. The political fight is coming. This is exactly when your voice matters most.

Tell your representatives: demand a full accounting of what this war is costing, slow down the blank checks, and start investing in the American families who are struggling.

In solidarity,

Action Collective