Hello supporter of justice and human rights!
We need your support for the Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Secretary of State to designate the Russian-based Private Military Company Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
The HARM Act is proposed as S.416 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/416) and H.R.506 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/506). Please reach out to our elected members of Congress by using the below letter template.
We need to reach out to these critical members of Congress:
- Senator Patty Murray – link to her website.
- Senator Maria Cantwell – link to her website.
- Representative Pramila Jayapal – link to her website.
When sending out the letter, you can copy and paste the information provided below:
Email Template for contacting Senators
Topic: Judiciary/Foreign Affairs/Foreign Policy
Subject: Support “Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act S.416 (2023-2024)”
Message Template (feel free to change it):
Dear [Senator or Representative name],
On February 14th, the bipartisan legislation Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act was proposed in S.416 (2023-2024). It would require the Secretary of State to designate the Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
The activities of the PMC Wagner Group and affiliated entities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the United States and allies and partners of the United States.
The Wagner Group has been credibly linked to countless atrocities in Ukraine as well as Syria and across the African continent. Doing so will diminish the strength of the Russian armed forces and help hold human rights violators accountable.
The proposal includes provisions that would apply the FTO designation to any affiliated or successor entity to the PMC Wagner Group. Congress has an opportunity to make sure that PMC Wagner Group is held accountable along with any who support them.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Washington State Resident
Email Template for contacting House Representatives
Topic:Judiciary/Foreign Affairs
Subject: Support “Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act H.R. 506 (2023-2024)”
Message Template (feel free to change it):
Dear [Senator or Representative name],
On January 25th, the bipartisan legislation Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act was proposed in H.R.506 (2023-2024). It would require the Secretary of State to designate the Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
The activities of the PMC Wagner Group and affiliated entities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the United States and allies and partners of the United States.
The Wagner Group has been credibly linked to countless atrocities in Ukraine as well as Syria and across the African continent. Doing so will diminish the strength of the Russian armed forces and help hold human rights violators accountable.
The proposal includes provisions that would apply the FTO designation to any affiliated or successor entity to the PMC Wagner Group. Congress has an opportunity to make sure that PMC Wagner Group is held accountable along with any who support them.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Washington State Resident
Your House Representative can be found here.
Thank you for your help on this urgent priority to ensure Ukraine gets the critical support needed to survive and win!
