Like most Americans, I'm a sitting duck. A million things could happen that would cause my family to become one of the 46 million Americans without health insurance. My husband or I could lose our jobs, one of us could get some illness that would then make us uninsurable if we changed jobs or - as just happened to one of my neighbors - I could get in a bike accident and then get dropped by our insurance.

We can't just sit here and molt as the ranks of the uninsured grow and families suffer devastating consequences. According to a recent study, a shocking 7 out of 10 working-age women have no insurance, are underinsured, or are in debt because of medical bills.1 And an estimated 5 million children remain without healthcare.2

The voices of women and families are too often left out of important debates. We can't afford to be overlooked now. Make sure that your Senators know how the current healthcare system is failing our nation's families. This is our chance to make sure Congress hears from more than corporate industry lobbyists.

Can you stand up for families by setting up a local, in-state meeting with your U.S. Senator's office in the coming weeks?

Yes, I'll set one up! Just click here to sign on to set up a meeting and we'll get in touch to give you all the info you need.

No, but I'd like to be informed about MomsRising efforts near my home.

Setting up a meeting is easy. We'll help you with each and every step. You'll most likely be meeting with local Senate policy staff. You can set the time and date that's best for you and your community. We'll help you out every step of the way, by providing a How-To Meeting Guide, draft agendas, contact information, a downloadable booklet of MomsRising member stories and more. We'll even invite other MomsRising members in your area to your meeting.

Will it be fun and rewarding? Yes! Ask Monica, a single mom, who met with her local U.S. Senate staff on fair pay in Washington State:

"Being there, I felt like I had a direct line to the issue and to what was going on. I was amazed at how much our stories impacted the staff, and it blew me away when the staff started sharing their own stories in response to ours. This was one of the first times in my life that I really felt my voice was being heard by someone with real influence."

These local U.S. Senate office meetings are often a short 10-20 minutes, and many people bring their children.

Help us speak with U.S. Senators in all 50 states: These meetings are important no matter where your Senator stands on health reform. Our message to Senators is simple: "Our healthcare system is broken. We won't be pacified until it is fixed!"

Our legislators are finally focused on healthcare. This is the perfect chance to educate them about the needs of women, children, and families. Make sure your voice is heard!

Click here to sign on to set it up and we'll help you out every step of the way!

Thanks!