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April 26, 2023
Durbin Meets With The Keep Kids Safe Coalition To Discuss Efforts To Protect Children From Exploitation
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2023
Durbin Unveils New Efforts To Protect Children's Online Safety On The Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Introduces Stop CSAM Act To Crack Down On The Proliferation Of Child Sex Abuse Material Online
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023
Illinois lawmaker rips Chicago Democrats after 'Teen Takeover' terrorizes city: 'An embarrassment'
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 6, 2023
Durbin Visits Chicago Children's Advocacy Center To Announce $1 Million For Facility Renovation And Expansion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill to Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Ban Marketing Of Firearms To Children Through FTC Rulemaking
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In School Sports
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Schakowsky, García, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter - Durbin Pushes Elon Musk On Twitter's Efforts To Eradicate Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2022
New Duckworth, Murray, Wild Bill Would Protect Right to Build a Family Through Ivf, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology for All Americans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is a great day for marriage equality and a historic day for civil rights in our country. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages will be protected under federal law. Now, onto @POTUS 's desk!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2022
Duckworth Reaction to Senate Passing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Marriage Equality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Respect For Marriage Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Looking forward to the Senate vote to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act today. It's time for Congress to ensure that far-right Justices on the Supreme Court cannot erase another constitutional right and put LGBTQ families at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues for advancing the Respect for Marriage Act w/ a strong bipartisan vote. Today's vote brings us one step closer to ensuring that both LGBTQ and interracial couples will always receive equal treatment under federal law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 29, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Help Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 29, 2022
Neal, Davis Applaud Hhs Guidance Safeguarding Resources for Low-income Parents
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Reese's Law Passes the House
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Consumer Protection Bill Aimed at Preventing Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 19, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Rep. Sean Casten
July 19, 2022
Foster Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Bill Foster
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 8, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
May 24, 2022
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022
Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2022
Duckworth and Durbin Join Chairwoman Stabenow in Introducing Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 24, 2022
Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2022
García, McEachin, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Protect Children in Public Housing from Lead Poisoning
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Duckworth Joins Ernst in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Families Can Access and Afford Diapers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 15, 2022
Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Dr. Robert Califf To Lead FDA
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Foster, Cohen Lead Effort to Extend COVID-19 Sick Leave for Workers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Casten, Levin Host Press Conference on Bill to Reduce Firearm Deaths in Children
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "For far too long, Big Tobacco and companies like JUUL has been allowed to target "American children with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on @US_FDA to finally take action on e-cigarettes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date
Title
Politician
April 26, 2023
Durbin Meets With The Keep Kids Safe Coalition To Discuss Efforts To Protect Children From Exploitation
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2023
Durbin Unveils New Efforts To Protect Children's Online Safety On The Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Introduces Stop CSAM Act To Crack Down On The Proliferation Of Child Sex Abuse Material Online
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023
Illinois lawmaker rips Chicago Democrats after 'Teen Takeover' terrorizes city: 'An embarrassment'
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 6, 2023
Durbin Visits Chicago Children's Advocacy Center To Announce $1 Million For Facility Renovation And Expansion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill to Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Ban Marketing Of Firearms To Children Through FTC Rulemaking
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In School Sports
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Schakowsky, García, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter - Durbin Pushes Elon Musk On Twitter's Efforts To Eradicate Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2022
New Duckworth, Murray, Wild Bill Would Protect Right to Build a Family Through Ivf, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology for All Americans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is a great day for marriage equality and a historic day for civil rights in our country. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages will be protected under federal law. Now, onto @POTUS 's desk!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2022
Duckworth Reaction to Senate Passing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Marriage Equality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Respect For Marriage Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Looking forward to the Senate vote to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act today. It's time for Congress to ensure that far-right Justices on the Supreme Court cannot erase another constitutional right and put LGBTQ families at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues for advancing the Respect for Marriage Act w/ a strong bipartisan vote. Today's vote brings us one step closer to ensuring that both LGBTQ and interracial couples will always receive equal treatment under federal law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 29, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Help Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 29, 2022
Neal, Davis Applaud Hhs Guidance Safeguarding Resources for Low-income Parents
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Reese's Law Passes the House
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Consumer Protection Bill Aimed at Preventing Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 19, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Rep.Sean Casten
July 19, 2022
Foster Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Bill Foster
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 8, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
May 24, 2022
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022
Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2022
Duckworth and Durbin Join Chairwoman Stabenow in Introducing Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 24, 2022
Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2022
García, McEachin, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Protect Children in Public Housing from Lead Poisoning
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Duckworth Joins Ernst in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Families Can Access and Afford Diapers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 15, 2022
Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Dr. Robert Califf To Lead FDA
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Foster, Cohen Lead Effort to Extend COVID-19 Sick Leave for Workers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Casten, Levin Host Press Conference on Bill to Reduce Firearm Deaths in Children
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "For far too long, Big Tobacco and companies like JUUL has been allowed to target "American children with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on @US_FDA to finally take action on e-cigarettes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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