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Pushing back against Trump’s attempted freeze on federal grants and loans, House Democrats are planning a “day of action” tomorrow to draw attention to the negative impacts of the president’s move, according to a copy of a messaging memo obtained by NBC News.

“The Republican Rip Off is an unprecedented assault on the Country, the Constitution, and the Congress that will hurt millions of Americans,” reads the memo from the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, the House Democratic messaging arm.

“The impact is not theoretical, and we must make clear this action will cause great harm to the communities that we serve. To that end, House Democrats are leading a Day of Action on Thursday, January 30, to raise awareness and stop the Republican Rip Off,” the memo continues.

“Now is the time for every House Democrat to host an event, meet with constituents, speak to local media, and make clear the stakes of the Republican Rip Off and its consequences for hardworking American taxpayers.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and his team will announce the day of action on a conference call with members at 1 p.m. ET today.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, is getting an early start. She’s holding a news conference this afternoon in Toledo with local leaders and community members to highlight the potential local impact of Trump’s freeze.

“The freeze could hinder health care programs, food assistance, infrastructure projects, cause layoffs, and an inability for local small businesses to make payroll,” a news release from her office said.

At House Republicans’ annual policy retreat in Florida, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., the chairwoman of the GOP conference, suggested Democrats were ineffective in responding to Trump’s aggressive actions.

“Republican, we’re focused on the American first agenda, securing the border, making America more fiscally responsible,” McClain said.

“Democrats, on the other hand, are having an emergency call today on how to fearmonger President Trump and Republicans’ efforts to save our country and restore fiscal responsibility,” she continued.

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