| June 8, 2021
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Paycheck Fairness Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Duckworth, Hirono, Underwood Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 26, 2021
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Senator Menendez, Congresswoman Clark Lead Colleagues In Bicameral Reintroduction Of Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Re-Introduces MOMMA's Act to Address Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 19, 2021
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Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 19, 2021
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Maternal Mortality Crisis
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 19, 2021
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Rep. Kelly and Rep. Herrera Beutler Introduce Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 17, 2021
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Improving Va Accountability to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act of 2021
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 14, 2021
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| May 14, 2021
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 14, 2021
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Senate Passes Collins, Durbin Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Important Work of Doulas
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 13, 2021
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Co-Chairs and Co-Founders of Black Maternal Health Caucus Adams & Underwood Celebrate Passage of First Bill in the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act in the House of Representatives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Protecting Moms Who Served Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 12, 2021
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Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Breastfeeding Rights for Working Moms
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Protecting Moms Who Served Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 12, 2021
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Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 11, 2021
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Duckworth Meets with Black Women in Infrastructure to Discuss Infrastructure Priorities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 10, 2021
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April Jobs Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2021
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Ahead of Mother's Day, Underwood Pushes Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act in House Oversight Committee Hearing
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 4, 2021
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Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Advances in the House of Representatives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 27, 2021
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Senators Murray and Duckworth, Representative Larsen Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 16, 2021
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Black Maternal Health Week
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 15, 2021
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Congressman García Votes to End Gender Wage Discrimination
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 15, 2021
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Paycheck Fairness Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 14, 2021
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Senator Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Underscores the Importance of Black Maternal Health Week
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 13, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly, Underwood Applaud Biden Administration for Signing Illinois Waiver Extending Health Care Coverage for New Moms
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 12, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly, Underwood Applaud Biden Administration for Signing Illinois Waiver Extending Health Care Coverage for New Moms
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 6, 2021
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Rep. Robin Kelly Issues Statement On Rising Maternal Mortality Rate
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| March 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Duckworth Joins Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi and Cárdenas for Bicameral Introduction of Baby Food Safety Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 25, 2021
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Duckworth, Murray, Hirono, Lee Reintroduce Each Act to Guarantee Abortion Coverage Regardless of A Patient's Insurance
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Reps. Kelly, Lee, DeGette Lead Letter Asking Biden Administration to Establish Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 18, 2021
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Underwood-Backed Violence Against Women Act Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 18, 2021
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Foster Votes to Pass Violence Against Women Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 17, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 17, 2021
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Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 17, 2021
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Feinstein, Durbin, Leahy, Klobuchar Statement on House Passage of VAWA Reauthorization Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2021
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Schakowsky Votes to Remove Barrier for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, but then-Majority Leader McConnell refused to call this critical bill for a vote last Congress. With @SenateDems in the majority, I look forward to renewing & strengthening #VAWA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2021
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Ensuring Equality for Women
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 17, 2021
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Providing Equal Protection for All
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 17, 2021
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Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 16, 2021
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Duckworth Votes to Confirm Sba Administrator Isabel Guzman
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Merkley and Warren Call on Cdc for Safety Guidance on Covid-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 11, 2021
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Duckworth, Capito, Shaheen, Collins Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2021
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Capito, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Girl Scouts of America Passed by Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 9, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joe Biden, President of The United States - Duckworth Joins Congressional Pro-Choice Colleagues in Urging Biden to Eliminate Abortion Coverage Restrictions from Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 9, 2021
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Achieving Health Equity for Black Women and Girls
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| March 8, 2021
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Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will improve life for everyone. This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the vast and significant contributions of women around the globe and recommit ourselves to supporting the next generation of women as they lead our world forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Inclusion Of Maternal Health Provision From Their MOMMA'S Act In American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud that my provision w/@SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to extend health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days after pregnancy to 1 year is included in Biden's Rescue Plan. It'll help save lives of new mothers, especially women of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Meng Urges Biden to Take Action to End Period Poverty
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 5, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Inclusion of Maternal Health Provision from Their Momma's Act in American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2021
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Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce "marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in The American Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2021
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Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2021
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Klobuchar, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce "Marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in the American Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Reps. Kelly, Latta Reintroduce Bipartisan Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Momma Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly Announces Upcoming Release of First-ever Report on Black Women and Girls
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "In the United States, Black women are about three times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy. In Illinois, Black women are six times more likely than white women to die. This is a national tragedy and these disparities are unacceptable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Warren and Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Establish an Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Within the Domestic Policy Council
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Representative Lee Leads Congressional Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief in ACOG v. FDA
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Underwood Urges Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mcdonough to Prioritize Mental Health, Maternity Care for Veterans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford Joins Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address the Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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