u/smol3stb3an

Good afternoon to all! If you have the time, I have a very precious ask of you. Would y'all mind helping me bully PA politicians into doing a vote on HB 1790? It's a bill that would create funding for any counseling students while they are in school.

Essentially, to become a social worker in the states you have to work for free or unnecessarily cheap for like two years straight, while also still taking classes and trying to find time to work and afford luxuries like food and clothes and housing! This doesn't include the cost of licensing, liability insurance, clearances, or the supervision you have to pay for before getting licensed. While it would not solve all the problems, it would take a lot of the risk out of becoming a social worker during a time when we are in a mental health crisis and desperately need them.

Right now the bill is stuck in committee because they refuse to fucking vote since last year, and I need help bullying them to get a move on.

The guy who needs to okay a vote is Frank Burns of House District 72. And before it is brought up, no he is not our rep, but he is amongst the group of people who make laws for ALL of PA, not just his constituents. Ergo, he works for us, and can be contacted regardless. While it would hold more weight if you were his constituent, it is not necessary to express concern and urge action.

Edit: His contact info is below as well as the template!!!

535 Fairfield Avenue Johnstown, PA 15906 (814) 536-8400 RepBurns@pahouse.net

Hello! My name is **** and I am writing to express my concern regarding the status of HB 1790. With the rising cost of living and the need for more social workers and therapists, becoming a counselor is not feasible for many who would be otherwise qualified because of how expensive it is to work the required practicuum and internship without pay. This bill would resolve to amend this issue by providing funding for therapy and social work students that are currently recieving schooling so that they can afford to stay in school and pay it forward through their work in our communities. I am asking that you bring this bill forward for a vote and put the full weight of your support behind it, so that it may progress through Congress and provide aid for our future essential workers, and by association, all of Pennsylvania. Thank you for your time, and have a pleasant day!

Good afternoon to all! If you have the time, I have a very precious ask of you. Would y'all mind helping me bully PA politicians into doing a vote on HB 1790? It's a bill that would create funding for any counseling students while they are in school.

Essentially, to become a social worker in the states you have to work for free or unnecessarily cheap for like two years straight, while also still taking classes and trying to find time to work and afford luxuries like food and clothes and housing! This doesn't include the cost of licensing, liability insurance, clearances, or the supervision you have to pay for before getting licensed. While it would not solve all the problems, it would take a lot of the risk out of becoming a social worker during a time when we are in a mental health crisis and desperately need them.

Right now the bill is stuck in committee because they refuse to fucking vote since last year, and I need help bullying them to get a move on.

The guy who needs to okay a vote is Frank Burns of House District 72. And before it is brought up, no he is not our rep, but he is amongst the group of people who make laws for ALL of PA, not just his constituents. Ergo, he works for us, and can be contacted regardless. While it would hold more weight if you were his constituent, it is not necessary to express concern and urge action.

Edit: by bully I mean peer pressure them via annoying emails, not like actual harassment. Sorry if that was unclear!

Edit 2: His info is below, as well as a template for the email!!!

535 Fairfield Avenue Johnstown, PA 15906 (814) 536-8400 RepBurns@pahouse.net

Hello! My name is **** and I am writing to express my concern regarding the status of HB 1790. With the rising cost of living and the need for more social workers and therapists, becoming a counselor is not feasible for many who would be otherwise qualified because of how expensive it is to work the required practicuum and internship without pay. This bill would resolve to amend this issue by providing funding for therapy and social work students that are currently recieving schooling so that they can afford to stay in school and pay it forward through their work in our communities. I am asking that you bring this bill forward for a vote and put the full weight of your support behind it, so that it may progress through Congress and provide aid for our future essential workers, and by association, all of Pennsylvania. Thank you for your time, and have a pleasant day!

Good afternoon to all! If you have the time, I have a very precious ask of you. Would y'all mind helping me bully PA politicians into doing a vote on HB 1790? It's a bill that would create funding for any counseling students while they are in school.

Essentially, to become a social worker in the states you have to work for free or unnecessarily cheap for like two years straight, while also still taking classes and trying to find time to work and afford luxuries like food and clothes and housing! This doesn't include the cost of licensing, liability insurance, clearances, or the supervision you have to pay for before getting licensed. While it would not solve all the problems, it would take a lot of the risk out of becoming a social worker during a time when we are in a mental health crisis and desperately need them.

Right now the bill is stuck in committee because they refuse to fucking vote since last year, and I need help bullying them to get a move on.

The guy who needs to okay a vote is Frank Burns of House District 72. And before it is brought up, no he is not our rep, but he is amongst the group of people who make laws for ALL of PA, not just his constituents. Ergo, he works for us, and can be contacted regardless. While it would hold more weight if you were his constituent, it is not necessary to express concern and urge action.