California Campaign
Join our coalition of California organizations demanding recurring direct payments until the economic crisis ends.
Illinois Campaign
Economic Security for Illinois is a non-partisan non-profit advocating for bold policy solutions that work for working people.
Find Local Supporters
Support for recurring direct cash payments until the crisis ends includes more than 150 economists, 25 mayors, 1,200 small business owners, 25 faith leaders, 50 organizations, nearly 100 elected officials and 1.6 million people from coast to coast.
Polling
Bipartisan voters and battleground states in support of cash relief.
Small Business Owners
In their own words, small business owners tell us why they need immediate cash relief.
State Policy
Making the case for cash
- “State and local governments can leverage federal funds to provide direct cash relief” 6/23/20
How policymakers can use state and local aid and philanthropic dollars to send direct payments to households - “How federal direct payments can help states and cities weather the crisis” 4/28/20
How cash payments to households can relieve pressure on state and local safety nets - “Beyond CARES: Next Steps for States,” 4/9/20
How states can leverage cash policies to help keep communities afloat
Relief for immigrant families
- “End the tax penalty against immigrant workers,” 4/21/20
How expanding state EITCs to ITIN filers can fill gaps in federal response
Revenue
- “State Options to Shore up Revenues and Improve Tax Codes amid Pandemic,” 4/15/20
How states can raise necessary revenue in the midst of the crisis