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June 20, 2019
Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Improve Adoption And Foster Care Standards Nationwide
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
June 19, 2019
Senators Lankford, Gillibrand and Representatives Huffman, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Adoption Standards Nationwide
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
June 19, 2019
DeSaulnier Measures to Help Children, Families, and Workers Pass U.S. House in Spending Package
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
June 14, 2019
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services and Russell Vought, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter to Trump Administration on Proposed Cuts to Child Migrant Services
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
June 13, 2019
Following Deaths of Migrant Children, Rep. Lofgren and House Democrats Introduce Bill to Improve Inhumane Conditions at Southern Border
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
June 11, 2019
Introduction of A Bill to Add Suicide Prevention Resources to School Identification Cards
Rep. Lou Correa
June 4, 2019
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Rep. Norma Torres
May 23, 2019
Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 23, 2019
Wagner, Torres Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in The Northern Triangle Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Bera Urges Pompeo to Reverse Policy on Denying Citizenship to Children of Americans
Rep. Ami Bera, ...
May 21, 2019
Bipartisan Harder Legislation to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes House
Rep. Josh Harder, ...
May 17, 2019
Pelosi Statement on State Department Denying Citizenship to Children of Americans
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 17, 2019
Wagner, Torres Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in The Northern Triangle
Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 15, 2019
Reps. Panetta, Shalala, and Members of The Lgbt Equality Caucus Introduce Protecting Lgbtq Youth Act
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to Inspector General Levinson - Reps. Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala, Wasserman Schultz Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
May 10, 2019
Congressman Tim Ryan Praises Passage of Paid Family Leave Report Language
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rosen, Carbajal Demand Answers from Administration on False Claims about Family Reunification
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
May 9, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Rosen, Carbajal Demand Answers from Administration on False Claims about Family Reunification
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
May 8, 2019
Harder Amendment to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes Key Committee Hurdle
Rep. Josh Harder, ...
May 7, 2019
Pelosi Statement on One Year Since President Trump's Family Separation Policy
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2019
Tweet - "One year of the Trump Admin's failed #FamilySeparation policy has torn thousands of families apart, with a number of children having died while in US custody. The Administration must stop stonewalling information requests -- the American people deserve answers."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2019
Forced Religious Conversions in Sindh, Pakistan
Rep. Brad Sherman
March 29, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Letter Pushing Mass Deportation of Unaccompanied Children
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 29, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's failed policies have created senseless heartbreak and horror at the border -- and dishonoring our values by hurting traumatized children & tearing apart vulnerable families does nothing to solve the situation he has caused. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/32919/ "
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud @RepSeanMaloney, @RepAngieCraig & @RepKatieHill for leading the charge against the blatantly unconstitutional attempt to allow the GOP's anti-LGBTQ, anti-Semitic & anti-Muslim bigotry to take root in our foster & adoption systems."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 10, 2019
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA ON PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND CHILD CARE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE VETERANS' ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 8, 2019
Chairman Takano Statement on Passage of Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 7, 2019
Chu, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Shut Down Unregulated Child Prisons for Migrant Children
Rep. Judy Chu
Feb. 6, 2019
Hearing of the House Rules Committee - Testimony of Rep. Mark Takano, Hearing on Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
Rep. Mark Takano
Jan. 30, 2019
Matsui, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Teen Abuse of Over-the-Counter Cough Medicines
Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Lofgren Statement Regarding HHS IG Report on Trump Administration Policy of Family Separation
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Jan. 15, 2019
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA CO-INTRODUCES THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA ON PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND CHILD CARE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE VETERANS' ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Code Better Reflects Lgbtq Equality
Rep. Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Help Homeless Veterans with Children Find Safe Housing
Rep. Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Sworn in To 116 Th Congress; Priorities Include Restoring Democracy, Serving Women Veterans, Addressing Climate Change
Rep. Julia Brownley
Dec. 26, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Nannette Barragan
Rep. Nanette Barragán
Dec. 26, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Death of Felipe Alonzo-Gomez at the Border on Christmas
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 21, 2018
Torres Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency and Ensure Safety of Children in CBP and ICE Custody
Rep. Norma Torres
Dec. 20, 2018
Congress Passes Legislation Critical for Valley Survivors of Child Abuse
Rep. Jim Costa
Dec. 20, 2018
Congress Passes Legislation Critical for Valley Survivors of Child Abuse
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
After Returning from Border, Chu and Merkley Introduce Legislation to Shut Down Tornillo Child Prison
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "We must honor the spark of divinity in every person. We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency & compassion. The new Congress will investigate this horrific tragedy to ensure the safety & security of every child."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency and compassion. My heart goes out to the father & family of Jakelin Caal, the young girl who died after being taken into custody by the Border Patrol."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018
Pelosi Statement on the Tragic Death of a Child at the U.S. Border
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schiff Sends Letter to DHHS Expressing Concern Over Waived Background Checks at Teen Migrant Camp
Sen. Adam Schiff
Dec. 6, 2018
Adoptee Citizenship Act
Rep. Brad Sherman
Oct. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Nadler and Lofgren Call for Real Accountability Following DHS IG Report Confirming the Trump Administration Lied About Family Separation Policy
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Nadler and Lofgren Call for Real Accountability Following DHS IG Report Confirming the Trump Administration Lied About Family Separation Policy
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Date
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Politician
June 20, 2019
Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Improve Adoption And Foster Care Standards Nationwide
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
June 19, 2019
Senators Lankford, Gillibrand and Representatives Huffman, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Adoption Standards Nationwide
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
June 19, 2019
DeSaulnier Measures to Help Children, Families, and Workers Pass U.S. House in Spending Package
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
June 14, 2019
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services and Russell Vought, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter to Trump Administration on Proposed Cuts to Child Migrant Services
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
June 13, 2019
Following Deaths of Migrant Children, Rep. Lofgren and House Democrats Introduce Bill to Improve Inhumane Conditions at Southern Border
Rep.Zoe Lofgren
June 11, 2019
Introduction of A Bill to Add Suicide Prevention Resources to School Identification Cards
Rep.Lou Correa
June 4, 2019
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Rep.Norma Torres
May 23, 2019
Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 23, 2019
Wagner, Torres Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in The Northern Triangle Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Bera Urges Pompeo to Reverse Policy on Denying Citizenship to Children of Americans
Rep.Ami Bera, ...
May 21, 2019
Bipartisan Harder Legislation to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes House
Rep.Josh Harder, ...
May 17, 2019
Pelosi Statement on State Department Denying Citizenship to Children of Americans
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 17, 2019
Wagner, Torres Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in The Northern Triangle
Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 15, 2019
Reps. Panetta, Shalala, and Members of The Lgbt Equality Caucus Introduce Protecting Lgbtq Youth Act
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to Inspector General Levinson - Reps. Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala, Wasserman Schultz Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
May 10, 2019
Congressman Tim Ryan Praises Passage of Paid Family Leave Report Language
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rosen, Carbajal Demand Answers from Administration on False Claims about Family Reunification
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
May 9, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Rosen, Carbajal Demand Answers from Administration on False Claims about Family Reunification
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
May 8, 2019
Harder Amendment to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes Key Committee Hurdle
Rep.Josh Harder, ...
May 7, 2019
Pelosi Statement on One Year Since President Trump's Family Separation Policy
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2019
Tweet - "One year of the Trump Admin's failed #FamilySeparation policy has torn thousands of families apart, with a number of children having died while in US custody. The Administration must stop stonewalling information requests -- the American people deserve answers."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2019
Forced Religious Conversions in Sindh, Pakistan
Rep.Brad Sherman
March 29, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Letter Pushing Mass Deportation of Unaccompanied Children
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 29, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's failed policies have created senseless heartbreak and horror at the border -- and dishonoring our values by hurting traumatized children & tearing apart vulnerable families does nothing to solve the situation he has caused. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/32919/ "
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud @RepSeanMaloney, @RepAngieCraig & @RepKatieHill for leading the charge against the blatantly unconstitutional attempt to allow the GOP's anti-LGBTQ, anti-Semitic & anti-Muslim bigotry to take root in our foster & adoption systems."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 10, 2019
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA ON PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND CHILD CARE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE VETERANS' ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 8, 2019
Chairman Takano Statement on Passage of Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 7, 2019
Chu, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Shut Down Unregulated Child Prisons for Migrant Children
Rep.Judy Chu
Feb. 6, 2019
Hearing of the House Rules Committee - Testimony of Rep. Mark Takano, Hearing on Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
Rep.Mark Takano
Jan. 30, 2019
Matsui, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Teen Abuse of Over-the-Counter Cough Medicines
Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Lofgren Statement Regarding HHS IG Report on Trump Administration Policy of Family Separation
Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Jan. 15, 2019
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA CO-INTRODUCES THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA ON PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND CHILD CARE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE VETERANS' ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Code Better Reflects Lgbtq Equality
Rep.Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Help Homeless Veterans with Children Find Safe Housing
Rep.Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Sworn in To 116 Th Congress; Priorities Include Restoring Democracy, Serving Women Veterans, Addressing Climate Change
Rep.Julia Brownley
Dec. 26, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Nannette Barragan
Rep.Nanette Barragán
Dec. 26, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Death of Felipe Alonzo-Gomez at the Border on Christmas
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 21, 2018
Torres Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency and Ensure Safety of Children in CBP and ICE Custody
Rep.Norma Torres
Dec. 20, 2018
Congress Passes Legislation Critical for Valley Survivors of Child Abuse
Rep.Jim Costa
Dec. 20, 2018
Congress Passes Legislation Critical for Valley Survivors of Child Abuse
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
After Returning from Border, Chu and Merkley Introduce Legislation to Shut Down Tornillo Child Prison
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "We must honor the spark of divinity in every person. We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency & compassion. The new Congress will investigate this horrific tragedy to ensure the safety & security of every child."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency and compassion. My heart goes out to the father & family of Jakelin Caal, the young girl who died after being taken into custody by the Border Patrol."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018
Pelosi Statement on the Tragic Death of a Child at the U.S. Border
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schiff Sends Letter to DHHS Expressing Concern Over Waived Background Checks at Teen Migrant Camp
Sen.Adam Schiff
Dec. 6, 2018
Adoptee Citizenship Act
Rep.Brad Sherman
Oct. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Nadler and Lofgren Call for Real Accountability Following DHS IG Report Confirming the Trump Administration Lied About Family Separation Policy
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Nadler and Lofgren Call for Real Accountability Following DHS IG Report Confirming the Trump Administration Lied About Family Separation Policy
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
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