Lillie Heyman

Lillie Heyman

Lillie Heyman (she/her) is originally from Florham Park, New Jersey, where she was a member of Congregation Beth Hatikvah. Lillie graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in 2020 with a BA in Public Policy and minor in Sociology: Law, Justice, and Social Change. On campus, Lillie was heavily involved in Dance Marathon, facilitated a project-based leadership development program at the Barger Leadership Institute, served as an elected representative in Central Student Government, assisted in sexual assault prevention research, and sang in a Jewish a cappella group, Kol Hakavod. She has interned for M.P. Cheryl Hardcastle in the House of Commons of Canada and Senator Cory Booker in his DC office.

She is excited to dive into Jewish social justice advocacy with the RAC following her work as a campaign field organizer in Michigan and Georgia for the general and runoff elections. Lillie's legislative portfolio includes reproductive health and rights, economic justice, labor, disability rights, women's issues, and human trafficking. She will also be working with the Women of Reform Judaism.
Economic Justice

Congress Must Expand the Child Tax Credit, a Powerful Tool Proven to Reduce Poverty

Lillie Heyman
In the American Rescue Plan of 2021, Congress temporarily expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC). This measure significantly reduced child poverty during a time of economic fallout and uncertainty, but the expansion expired at the end of 2021. As families continue to struggle to make ends meet, with inflation on the rise, Congress must urgently make the CTC expansion permanent in year-end tax legislation.
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Living with Disabilities

This Week is Disability Voting Rights Week!

Lillie Heyman
Israel Harris
September began National Voter Registration Month and this week is Disability Voting Rights Week! This week is a national, nonpartisan initiative dedicated to building the power and presence of the disability vote by getting people with disabilities registered and ready to vote, and spearheading voter education and community engagement opportunities, and more!
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Abortion Access

In a Time of Chaos and Concern, our Efforts are Not in Vain

Lillie Heyman
Last week, President Biden issued his second Executive Order to improve access to abortion services since the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. This executive order is meant to support patients traveling out of state to receive abortion care, ensure health care providers comply with federal non-discrimination law, and promote research and data collection on maternal health outcomes.