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Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Although #ChildMortality is declining, the world still lost 5.3 million children under 5 last year, mostly from preventable or treatable causes. That's why I support continued US leadership for maternal, newborn, & child health programs around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to start taxing e-cigs. The single best way to keep these products out of the hands of kids is to price it out of their range. That's why we passed taxes on cigarettes years ago, & it's why I'm introducing a bill later today to start doing the same to e-cigarettes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @CongressmanRaja and @RepPeteKing in leading the bipartisan, bicameral Caucus to #EndYouthVaping. Like Big Tobacco before them, #VapingTargetsKids for a reason. They're trying to hook an entire generation on nicotine. We must not allow that to happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. In the last 2 years, the number of children using e-cigarettes has more than doubled. Today, more than 1 in 4 high-schoolers are vaping. And 10% of middle-schoolers are. @US_FDA must not drag their feet any longer. Ban e-cig flavors now to protect our kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I commend the @CDCgov for the work they are doing to help children born with heart defects. Last year, @SenToddYoung and I passed legislation to increase this research, education, and support for our youngest patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I had the chance to sit down with @KSHCF founder Kimberly Wade today, who shared her story about her son Jonny's fight with pediatric brain cancer. No family should have to go through that -- I'm immensely grateful for the work of Kimberly and her remarkable organization." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @ChicagosMayor, @ChiPubSchools CEO @janicejackson, and other leaders as we fight the youth vaping epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids and we must take immediate action to educate our children so they are not sentenced to a lifetime of addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Durbin, Lightfoot, Jackson Working To Educate, Protect Kids In Response To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Please tell me President Trump's latest tweet does not mean he has second thoughts about vaping. Five million kids are already hooked & need a President who's on their side." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I sent a letter to @Surgeon_General today, asking him to develop a national plan to respond to the youth vaping epidemic. After years of @US_FDA inaction, 5 million children are vaping today--many of whom are now addicted to nicotine. We must provide them the help they need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General - Durbin Calls On Surgeon General To Launch National Strategy To Educate, Prevent, & Respond To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Meet With FDA Commissioner, Push For Strong Enforcement To Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "In my meeting today with @FDACommissioner, I wanted to convey a clear message: #VapingTargetsKids. Nationwide, 5 million children are vaping today -- more than 1 in 4 high schoolers - and it's because of JUUL and mint/fruit/candy flavors like unicorn milk and gummy bear." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "In addition to @AmerMedicalAssn, we now have @LungAssociation warning against the use of e-cigarettes and calling on @US_FDA to use their power to stop this epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Educating our nation's students is a responsibility we cannot afford to take lightly. Wonderful to sit down today with @janicejackson, CEO of @ChiPubSchools, to talk education policy, the Chicago HEAL initiative, and ending youth vaping." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration promises to take flavored vaping pods off the market. With an e-cigarette epidemic in our schools, this action is long overdue but welcome. #VapingTargetsKids End kids vaping now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids, and these flavors--mint, menthol, gummy bear, Unicorn Milk, lung candy--have been essential to the industry luring children into this new addiction. I will closely review @US_FDA's guidance. Finally, @US_FDA is doing its job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. Just look at the flavors on the market today. Unicorn milk, bubble gum, gummy bear. These aren't aimed at a 50-year-old chain smoker trying to quit cigarettes. They're designed to attract children, and they're working. It's time @US_FDA puts an end to it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin Statement On FDA E-Cigarette Announcement Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement on Administration's Plan to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Following Information Unveiled by Oversight Subcommittee Investigation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 1 out of 5 high-schoolers nationwide are vaping -- an increase of 80% over the last year. They were told--by JUUL--that it's a safe alternative to tobacco. It's not. We need @US_FDA to step up today, or this deadly epidemic is only going to grow. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@TobaccoFreeKids has it right. We must ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect our children. Vaping companies like JUUL are targeting kids for a reason - we can't let them hook an entire generation of young people on nicotine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA finally attacks JUUL's phony claim that vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. Now it's time to clear the shelves of kid-marketed flavor pods and unapproved vaping devices. FDA, END IT TODAY. VAPING TARGETS KIDS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois school alert: with 20% of our high schoolers vaping, it's time for every school in the state to call an assembly and tell the deadly truth about e-cigarettes. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. EXPEL VAPING FROM OUR SCHOOLS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @LurieChildrens I once again urged @US_FDA to immediately ban all e-cigarette flavors and devices that have not been approved by the agency. Young, healthy people are getting sick and dying and the Acting FDA Commissioner has the power to do something about it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Hats off to @GovWhitmer of Michigan for banning vaping in her state. Governors need to do all they can to protect our kids from deadly e-cigarettes. VAPING VICTIMIZES KIDS. JUUL LIES AND OUR KIDS' LUNGS PAY THE PRICE." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Advertisers across America need to refuse JUUL ads claiming vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. The @US_FDA finally woke up. Now it's time for advertisers to refuse to spread Big Vape's lies. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. JUUL LIES AND KIDS PAY THE PRICE." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Durbin Calls For Acting Commissioner To Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 As School Year Begins, Duckworth Highlights Legislation to Improve School Bus Safety Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 23, 2019 Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To Vaping-Linked Death Of Illinois Man, The First In The Nation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Letter to Paul Powers, President and CEO of Dorel Juvenile Group USA., Ryan Gunnigle, CEO of Kids II Inc., Brad Mattarocci, Chairman of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Robert Normile, Executive Vice President, CLO, and Secretary for Mattel Inc., Katherine Morgan, President of ASTM International, and the Hon. Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chairman and Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Committee Seeks Documents on Inclined Sleepers Linked to Dozens of Infant Deaths and Injuries Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 26, 2019 Clark, Quigley & Fitzpatrick introduce bill to expand trauma-informed practices in schools Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 25, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Establish Humanitarian Standards in Border Protection Custody Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 25, 2019 New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation's Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 17, 2019 Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Hot Car Deaths Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Call for Maintaining Strong Children's Television Rules Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 14, 2019 Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 Gillibrand Announces "Every Child Deserves a Family" Legislation to End Discrimination Against LQBTQ Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents and Children in the Federal Foster Care System and Help Give More Children a Loving Home Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Duckworth, Introduce Legislation to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers" Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldDayAgainstChildLabor, we should be rethinking our labor practices and working to fix the gaps in U.S. law that allow for the exploitation of child labor." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Childhood Trauma Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Responding to violence in our communities requires us to recognize the impact that traumatic experiences can have on our children. Trauma - such as witnessing violence, abuse, or a drug overdose - can harm brain development & cause emotional scars that follow a child for life." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Murray, Feinstein Press HHS For Information & Reforms Following Undisclosed Death Of Migrant Child Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2019 Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today @USGAO released a report that @RepDannyDavis and I requested that said states face challenges in supporting children who experience trauma. Last year, we passed a bill to support kids facing trauma & we will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to expand our efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019 Underwood Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "New CDC report once again shows why we need to pass #MOMMAact. Too many new moms & babies are dying from preventable conditions -- especially women & infants of color. My bill with @RepRobinKelly would help end this national tragedy. Time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - ".@NetChoice is wrong. My bill sends a message to internet companies that harvest our children's online data for profit: give Americans the choice to delete the data trail you collected on them when they were just kids. Kids deserve a chance for a clean slate. It's common sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Last year @SenCapito and I worked to create a task force of federal agencies to address childhood trauma. But we haven't seen any progress yet -- yesterday we wrote to HHS urging swift implementation in order to help kids nationwide." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Force Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce over $300,000 for Southwestern Illinois Head Start Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 11, 2019 Schakowsky Calls on Mattel to Recall Dangerous Infant Sleeper Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 27, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Durbin & Senators Reintroduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Americans deserve the right to request a clean slate for personal data that was collected on the internet about them while they were kids. A bill I reintroduced today would establish that basic privacy protection. " Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2019 Durbin, Murkowski, Degette, Raskin Introduce Bill To Restrict Kid-Friendly Flavors In E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - Duckworth, Durbin & Kelly Demand EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2019 Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lee Francis Cissna - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García leads Democratic Members in Demanding Accountability from USCIS Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarettes are the main drivers for an increase in youth tobacco use. These products are reversing the progress we've made by hooking our children onto a deadly and addictive habit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019 Bipartisan Delegation Introduces Bill to Expand Family and Medical Leave Act to Cover Loss of a Child Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Bost Announces Support for Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 24, 2019 Davis Calls for HHS Secretary to Account for Separated Children Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 24, 2019 Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Trump Administration Move to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care Rep. Danny Davis
Date Title Politician
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Although #ChildMortality is declining, the world still lost 5.3 million children under 5 last year, mostly from preventable or treatable causes. That's why I support continued US leadership for maternal, newborn, & child health programs around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to start taxing e-cigs. The single best way to keep these products out of the hands of kids is to price it out of their range. That's why we passed taxes on cigarettes years ago, & it's why I'm introducing a bill later today to start doing the same to e-cigarettes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @CongressmanRaja and @RepPeteKing in leading the bipartisan, bicameral Caucus to #EndYouthVaping. Like Big Tobacco before them, #VapingTargetsKids for a reason. They're trying to hook an entire generation on nicotine. We must not allow that to happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. In the last 2 years, the number of children using e-cigarettes has more than doubled. Today, more than 1 in 4 high-schoolers are vaping. And 10% of middle-schoolers are. @US_FDA must not drag their feet any longer. Ban e-cig flavors now to protect our kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I commend the @CDCgov for the work they are doing to help children born with heart defects. Last year, @SenToddYoung and I passed legislation to increase this research, education, and support for our youngest patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I had the chance to sit down with @KSHCF founder Kimberly Wade today, who shared her story about her son Jonny's fight with pediatric brain cancer. No family should have to go through that -- I'm immensely grateful for the work of Kimberly and her remarkable organization." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @ChicagosMayor, @ChiPubSchools CEO @janicejackson, and other leaders as we fight the youth vaping epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids and we must take immediate action to educate our children so they are not sentenced to a lifetime of addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Durbin, Lightfoot, Jackson Working To Educate, Protect Kids In Response To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Please tell me President Trump's latest tweet does not mean he has second thoughts about vaping. Five million kids are already hooked & need a President who's on their side." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I sent a letter to @Surgeon_General today, asking him to develop a national plan to respond to the youth vaping epidemic. After years of @US_FDA inaction, 5 million children are vaping today--many of whom are now addicted to nicotine. We must provide them the help they need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General - Durbin Calls On Surgeon General To Launch National Strategy To Educate, Prevent, & Respond To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Meet With FDA Commissioner, Push For Strong Enforcement To Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "In my meeting today with @FDACommissioner, I wanted to convey a clear message: #VapingTargetsKids. Nationwide, 5 million children are vaping today -- more than 1 in 4 high schoolers - and it's because of JUUL and mint/fruit/candy flavors like unicorn milk and gummy bear." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "In addition to @AmerMedicalAssn, we now have @LungAssociation warning against the use of e-cigarettes and calling on @US_FDA to use their power to stop this epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Educating our nation's students is a responsibility we cannot afford to take lightly. Wonderful to sit down today with @janicejackson, CEO of @ChiPubSchools, to talk education policy, the Chicago HEAL initiative, and ending youth vaping." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration promises to take flavored vaping pods off the market. With an e-cigarette epidemic in our schools, this action is long overdue but welcome. #VapingTargetsKids End kids vaping now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids, and these flavors--mint, menthol, gummy bear, Unicorn Milk, lung candy--have been essential to the industry luring children into this new addiction. I will closely review @US_FDA's guidance. Finally, @US_FDA is doing its job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. Just look at the flavors on the market today. Unicorn milk, bubble gum, gummy bear. These aren't aimed at a 50-year-old chain smoker trying to quit cigarettes. They're designed to attract children, and they're working. It's time @US_FDA puts an end to it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin Statement On FDA E-Cigarette Announcement Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement on Administration's Plan to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Following Information Unveiled by Oversight Subcommittee Investigation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 1 out of 5 high-schoolers nationwide are vaping -- an increase of 80% over the last year. They were told--by JUUL--that it's a safe alternative to tobacco. It's not. We need @US_FDA to step up today, or this deadly epidemic is only going to grow. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@TobaccoFreeKids has it right. We must ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect our children. Vaping companies like JUUL are targeting kids for a reason - we can't let them hook an entire generation of young people on nicotine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA finally attacks JUUL's phony claim that vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. Now it's time to clear the shelves of kid-marketed flavor pods and unapproved vaping devices. FDA, END IT TODAY. VAPING TARGETS KIDS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois school alert: with 20% of our high schoolers vaping, it's time for every school in the state to call an assembly and tell the deadly truth about e-cigarettes. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. EXPEL VAPING FROM OUR SCHOOLS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @LurieChildrens I once again urged @US_FDA to immediately ban all e-cigarette flavors and devices that have not been approved by the agency. Young, healthy people are getting sick and dying and the Acting FDA Commissioner has the power to do something about it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Hats off to @GovWhitmer of Michigan for banning vaping in her state. Governors need to do all they can to protect our kids from deadly e-cigarettes. VAPING VICTIMIZES KIDS. JUUL LIES AND OUR KIDS' LUNGS PAY THE PRICE." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Advertisers across America need to refuse JUUL ads claiming vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. The @US_FDA finally woke up. Now it's time for advertisers to refuse to spread Big Vape's lies. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. JUUL LIES AND KIDS PAY THE PRICE." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Durbin Calls For Acting Commissioner To Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 As School Year Begins, Duckworth Highlights Legislation to Improve School Bus Safety Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 23, 2019 Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To Vaping-Linked Death Of Illinois Man, The First In The Nation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Letter to Paul Powers, President and CEO of Dorel Juvenile Group USA., Ryan Gunnigle, CEO of Kids II Inc., Brad Mattarocci, Chairman of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Robert Normile, Executive Vice President, CLO, and Secretary for Mattel Inc., Katherine Morgan, President of ASTM International, and the Hon. Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chairman and Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Committee Seeks Documents on Inclined Sleepers Linked to Dozens of Infant Deaths and Injuries Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 26, 2019 Clark, Quigley & Fitzpatrick introduce bill to expand trauma-informed practices in schools Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 25, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Establish Humanitarian Standards in Border Protection Custody Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 25, 2019 New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation's Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 17, 2019 Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Hot Car Deaths Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Call for Maintaining Strong Children's Television Rules Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 14, 2019 Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 Gillibrand Announces "Every Child Deserves a Family" Legislation to End Discrimination Against LQBTQ Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents and Children in the Federal Foster Care System and Help Give More Children a Loving Home Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Duckworth, Introduce Legislation to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers" Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldDayAgainstChildLabor, we should be rethinking our labor practices and working to fix the gaps in U.S. law that allow for the exploitation of child labor." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Childhood Trauma Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Responding to violence in our communities requires us to recognize the impact that traumatic experiences can have on our children. Trauma - such as witnessing violence, abuse, or a drug overdose - can harm brain development & cause emotional scars that follow a child for life." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Murray, Feinstein Press HHS For Information & Reforms Following Undisclosed Death Of Migrant Child Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2019 Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today @USGAO released a report that @RepDannyDavis and I requested that said states face challenges in supporting children who experience trauma. Last year, we passed a bill to support kids facing trauma & we will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to expand our efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019 Underwood Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "New CDC report once again shows why we need to pass #MOMMAact. Too many new moms & babies are dying from preventable conditions -- especially women & infants of color. My bill with @RepRobinKelly would help end this national tragedy. Time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - ".@NetChoice is wrong. My bill sends a message to internet companies that harvest our children's online data for profit: give Americans the choice to delete the data trail you collected on them when they were just kids. Kids deserve a chance for a clean slate. It's common sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Last year @SenCapito and I worked to create a task force of federal agencies to address childhood trauma. But we haven't seen any progress yet -- yesterday we wrote to HHS urging swift implementation in order to help kids nationwide." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Force Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce over $300,000 for Southwestern Illinois Head Start Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 11, 2019 Schakowsky Calls on Mattel to Recall Dangerous Infant Sleeper Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 27, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Durbin & Senators Reintroduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Americans deserve the right to request a clean slate for personal data that was collected on the internet about them while they were kids. A bill I reintroduced today would establish that basic privacy protection. " Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2019 Durbin, Murkowski, Degette, Raskin Introduce Bill To Restrict Kid-Friendly Flavors In E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - Duckworth, Durbin & Kelly Demand EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2019 Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lee Francis Cissna - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García leads Democratic Members in Demanding Accountability from USCIS Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarettes are the main drivers for an increase in youth tobacco use. These products are reversing the progress we've made by hooking our children onto a deadly and addictive habit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019 Bipartisan Delegation Introduces Bill to Expand Family and Medical Leave Act to Cover Loss of a Child Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Bost Announces Support for Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 24, 2019 Davis Calls for HHS Secretary to Account for Separated Children Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 24, 2019 Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Trump Administration Move to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care Rep.Danny Davis
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