Over a thousand protesters got together today near Congressman Amodei's office in Reno, after requests for a meeting have been denied.

The protest started around noon and was sponsored by a few local activist organizations in response to the recent passing of the sweeping federal budget bill.

Protesters say they want Congressman Amodei to hold a town hall, so they can express their concerns with potential impacts that they bill could have on Nevadans that rely on federal programs.

"This isn't rocket science, everybody knows that we don't need to tear apart Medicare, or Medicaid, that we don't need to take away protections for the disabled," said Christiane Brown.

Organizers say they have been trying to meet with Congressman Amodei for several weeks and have yet to receive a firm response.

"If he won’t host a Town Hall for his constituents, we’ll bring his constituents to him," says Kimberly Carden with Indivisible Northern Nevada.

People in attendance also voiced their opinions on Elon Musk, federal job firings, as well as immigration.

Congressman Amodei is set to be on another congressional break in March, and protesters say they plan to return.

"I anticipate that there is going to be more protests. In fact, I do not anticipate, I know that there are going to be more protests. As far as my group Indivisible Northern Nevada, we have already got another one on the books that will be coordinated within the next couple of weeks," said Kimberly Carden.

In the meantime, protesters say they are going to continue reaching out to Congressman Amodei and his team, looking for statements or responses to questions.