March 13, 2025
“It’s crucial that these Republicans grow a backbone and start protecting our country”
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — 314 Action today launched a new digital campaign targeting 12 of the most vulnerable Republicans in the U.S. House, urging constituents in each district to call their representatives and demand that they stand up to Elon Musk’s attacks on public health, NIH funding, including funding for cancer research, and life saving initiatives. The digital ad campaign comes ahead of the potential government shutdown.
The digital ad campaign will target 12 Republicans: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01); Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01); Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02); Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02); Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06); Rep. Tom Barett (MI-07); Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ-07); Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07); Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08); Rep. John James (MI-10); Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10); and Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17).
“Elon Musk’s vicious attacks on our health care system are short-sighted—and House Republicans know this,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, 314 Action President. “Draconian, untargeted cuts to funding to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Health will unnecessarily put millions of vulnerable Americans’ lives at risk.”
Naughton, a chemist and former researcher continued, “Our elected officials’ jobs are to better the lives of their constituents—which is why we’re calling on people to call their representatives and tell them to stand up to Elon Musk and defend crucial public health research. We are committed to fighting for the issues that matter most to the people. It’s crucial that these Republicans grow a backbone and start protecting our country.”
These digital ads are part of 314 Action’s ongoing seven-figure advocacy work to hold Trump’s dangerous anti-science Administration accountable. The organization is focusing on the most vulnerable House Republicans and districts where STEM candidates are actively being recruited. The pressure campaign will run for two weeks, through the potential government shut down.
314 Action has been leading the fight against Trump’s anti-science agenda. The organization was at the forefront of the fight opposing RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination, launching a series of digital ads, texting campaigns, and press conferences. 314 Action is the only national organization working to recruit and elect Democrats with backgrounds in science and medicine across all levels of government—from the U.S. Senate down to local school boards.
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