First, call Speaker Pelosi at (202) 225-0100.

When you call, say:

"My name is _____________ and I'm calling to request that Speaker Pelosi work with the Appropriations Committee to improve President Obama's budget and secure sufficient funding for AIDS programs in the US and around the world. One person is infected with HIV every 9 and a half minutes in the US, and 45 more are infected around the world. It's time to act, and we need Speaker Pelosi's support for an end to the federal ban on funding syringe exchange, $2.7 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, at least a $1 billion increase in funding for PEPFAR, and $360 million for AIDS housing programs. HIV is not in recession, and these programs need Speaker Pelosi's support."

Next, call Senator Leahy directly at (202) 224-4242.

What to Say:

“My name is ___________ and I am calling from ___________, VT to request that Senator Leahy, in his position as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Sub-committee on Foreign Operations, and also as a member of the housing subcommittee, work to improve Obama’s budget request to meet the needs of people with HIV. One person is infected with HIV every 9 ½ minutes in the US. It’s time to act, and we need Sen. Leahy to request $2.7 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, and at least an additional $1 billion for PEPFAR, as well as $360 million for housing for people with AIDS. Additionally, I would like him to call for an end to the federal ban on funding syringe exchange. HIV is not in recession, and these programs need Senator Leahy’s support.”

Don't forget to tell your friends to call today, too!