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Sign the Petition: Stop the Tax Bill

Note: This petition is now closed. The information below is provided for archival purposes.

The big looming decision in Washington D.C. right now is on tax reform. President Trump and the GOP have made it a priority to push forward comprehensive tax reform. Both the House and Senate have recently unveiled their tax reform plans, which include several provisions that could increase the tax burden on students and hinder access and affordability of public higher education. The House plan passed, but there is still time for us to mobilize to stop the plan in the Senate. The bill would eliminate the deduction for student loan interest, eliminate the exemption on tuition waivers and repeal several tax credits that help students and families afford college.

The House plans to vote on H.R. 1 this week, so the time to take action is NOW!

1) Call your Federal Representatives
2) Sign ​t​his Petition
3) Spread the word on Social Media​

Other Ways to Take Action Now

USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO SPREAD THE WORD

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CALL YOUR FEDERAL LEGISLATORS

The tax plan passed the House but still needs to be stopped in the Senate. Follow the steps below and voice your concerns. For your convenience, we also have included the contact information of some relevant legislators.

Other relevant legislators you can call:
Senate Finance Committee
Republicans (Majority)
Democrats (Minority)
Leadership and Other Relevant Legislators

As Executive Director, Salih leads our staff team and organizational strategy, keeps the UCSA office in operation, supports the Board and other student leaders, and fundraises to maximize the potential of our organization. Salih also oversees planning for UCSA’s annual statewide conferences.

 

Raised in Oakland, California, Salih Muhammad strives to embody the principles of service, sacrifice, and selflessness. For much of his life, he has been committed to living toward the liberation of Black people, at home and abroad.

 

In 2009, he continued the pursuit of knowledge at the University of California, Berkeley, where he excelled as a Black student and organizer on campus. His favorite quote is from Franz Fanon, who stated, “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.”