May 1, 2019
The Honorable Nita Lowey The Honorable Kay Granger Chairwoman Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Appropriations 1026 Longworth HOB 2365 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable José Serrano The Honorable Robert Aderholt Chairman Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, Subcommittee on & Related Agencies Commerce, Justice, Science, 1203 Longworth HOB & Related Agencies Washington, DC 20515 2354 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515
Re: State Attorneys General Support the Legal Services Corporation
Dear Chairwoman Lowey, Ranking Member Granger, Chairman Serrano, and Ranking Member Aderholt,
As state attorneys general, we respectfully request that you consider robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
For nearly 45 years, LSC funding has helped veterans and military families secure important benefits, supported survivors of domestic violence, and provided vital assistance to families facing foreclosure, victims of natural disasters, seniors, and disabled Americans. Today, it is also an essential support for rural and low- income Americans and families affected by the nationwide opioid epidemic.
LSC funding has also fostered public-private partnerships between legal aid organizations and private firms and attorneys across the country which donate their time and skills to assist residents in need. Nationwide, 132 independent nonprofit legal aid programs rely on this federal funding to provide services to tens of thousands of our constituents.
We thank you for your efforts to ensure continued funding for LSC. Please know 1850 M Street, NW that it makes a real difference in our states. Twelfth Floor Washington, DC 20036 Sincerely, Phone: (202) 326-6000 http://www.naag.org/
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