Ask Senator Specter to help pass the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by April | Take Action
On November 5, 2007, thousands of individuals from more than 20 countries will be participating in the Global Day of Action on Cluster Bombs. Amnesty International USA is asking activists from Pennsylvania to call Senator Specter to urge him to co-sponsor the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act (S.594). This legislation seeks to prevent any U.S. funds from being spent to use or export cluster munitions unless the sub-munitions have a 1 percent or lower dud rate and will not be used in civilian-populated areas.
As a strong supporter of U.S. action to ban landmines and senior member of the U.S. Senate, Senator Specter’s co-sponsorship of S.594 would greatly help its chance of passing.
To participate in the Global Day of Action or for more information about the call-in day, please visit the Friends Committee on National Legislation.
Phone Numbers
- You can reach the Capitol Switchboard by calling FCNL’s special toll-free number: (800) 352-1897 You must then ask for Senator Specter by name.
- Or, call one of Senator Specter’s local offices:
- Philadelphia: (215) 597-7200
- Allentown: (610) 434-1444
- Other office locations
Find out Amnesty’s concerns regarding the use and export of cluster munitions.
UPDATE: If you’d like to send a letter as well, the Bethlehem group has drafted this sample letter: Specter Letter – Cluster Munitions (Word format)