| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "On this National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, let us raise awareness on the impact HIV/AIDS has on young people, remember the lives lost to this disease, strengthen education, and continue to work to achieve a cure. #NYHAAD"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Democratic Senators Push for Critical Youth Mentoring Funding in Next Coronavirus Aid Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate - Harris Leads Push for Protecting At-Risk Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 14, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 5, 2020
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Van Hollen Announces Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Child Care Protection
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers about Trump Admin. Practice of Sharing Immigrant Children's Confidential Psychotherapy Notes with ICE
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Officer for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Dec. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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HELP Committee Unanimously Passes Van Hollen and Burr's Bill to Improve Safety in Child Care Facilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin Sends Bipartisan & Bicameral Letter To President Trump Urging For Final E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Join Senate Democrats to Slam Trump Administration's Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption"
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Cuccinelli and Albence Agree to Testify Next Week on Inhumane Policy of Deporting Critically Ill Children
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "House Dems strongly oppose the Trump Admin's proposal to put a million students at risk of losing access to school meals, which would have a detrimental impact on their health and ability to learn. We will fight to protect nutrition assistance that helps prevent child hunger."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Cuccinelli and Albence Agree to Testify Next Week on Inhumane Policy of Deporting Critically Ill Children
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Oversight to Hold Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 28, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin Announce New Legislation to Support Programs that Provide Summer Jobs for Young People
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed a bill to address the urgent humanitarian situation at our border and ensure protections for children & families. The Senate should take up this bill immediately or incorporate protections into their own version."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Van Hollen, Duckworth, Introduce Legislation to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers"
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 10, 2019
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Van Hollen, Burr Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Care Protection
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 7, 2019
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Tweet - "One year after the Trump Admin instituted its family separation policy, it has failed to #ReuniteEveryChild. House Dems will continue to conduct oversight to ensure that these children are returned to their parents -- every last one. #FamiliesBelongTogether https://bit.ly/2H6c3bL"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 7, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 28, 2019
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Van Hollen, Beyer Introduce Cap and Dividend Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 5, 2019
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Durbin, Murkowski, Degette, Raskin Introduce Bill To Restrict Kid-Friendly Flavors In E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 5, 2019
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Hoyer, Lee Statement on New Report to End Child Poverty in U.S.
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Feb. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I had the opportunity to meet Yeimi during our #DemsAtTheBorder trip, and we heard her heartbreaking story. The Trump Admin's family separation policy is shameful and must end. I thank @AILANational and volunteers for their tireless efforts to #ReuniteEveryChild."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Feb. 26, 2019
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Raskin and Budd and Senators Markey, Sasse, Blunt, Schatz, Bennet, and Collins, Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study Impact of Technology and Media on Children
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Letter to Various Child Care Providers - Va. & Md. Sens. Ask Childcare Providers for Flexibility During Govt Shutdown
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Kaine, and Warner Ask Childcare Providers for Flexibility on Behalf of Parents Affected by The Government Shutdown
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 26, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Death of Another Child in U.S. Border Patrol Custody
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "I am heartbroken & deeply alarmed by news of a young child having died in the custody of U.S. Border Patrol. I join @HispanicCaucus Chairman-Elect @JoaquinCastrotx in calling for a full investigation. Her family & the American people deserve answers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 14, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on Reports a Child Died in U.S. Border Patrol Custody
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the FDA's Effort to Reduce Underage Vaping and Smoking
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Efforts to Allow for the Indefinite Detention of Immigrant Children and Families at the Border
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 5, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of President Trump Announcing His Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, DHS, the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Department of State, and the Hon. Jefferson Sessions, Attorney General - Children Still Separated from their Parents
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2018
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Tweet - "The Admin's failure to reunite families is a humanitarian tragedy. These families must be reunited - not only because the courts have ordered so but because America is better than this. I will continue to join Dems to demand answers from the Admin until they #ReuniteEveryChild."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs - Request Extension for Public Comment Period on Title X Gag Rule
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Tweet - ".@POTUS must abide by the court ruling and reunite these children with their families. He must work to address this unnecessary crisis of his own making. It is shameful that @HouseGOP has done nothing to address these forced separations of parents & children."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 27, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Meet a Second Deadline to Reunite Separated Children with Their Parents
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 27, 2018
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration has now missed two court-imposed deadlines & failed to #ReuniteEveryChild. This policy is reprehensible, morally outrageous, & a form of child abuse that will affect these children for many years to come. http://bit.ly/2OltS8w #FamiliesBelongTogether"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Jayapal Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Stop Selling Out Breastfeeding Mothers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Tomorrow marks the deadline for the Trump Admin to #ReuniteEveryChild. I thank my House & Senate Dem colleagues for holding the Admin accountable for its cruel family separation policy & continuing to call attention to the harm inflicted on children by it. #FamiliesBelongTogether"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2018
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Tweet - "I strongly oppose @HouseGOP's #AderholtAmendment that is a #LicenseToDiscriminate against #LGBT Americans by allowing taxpayer-funded agencies to discriminate against prospective foster or adoptive parents & deny loving homes to children who need them most. RT if you oppose."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 20, 2018
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Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 20, 2018
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Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Shame on @HouseGOP for using their House Majority to put blatant partisanship ahead of the wellbeing of children. Shame on @HouseGOP for using our law enforcement agents as pawns in your political games. Democrats will continue speaking out until we #ReuniteEveryChild."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 17, 2018
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Tweet - "The Administration is presenting families with a false choice & swapping a cruel policy of separating children from their parents with costly & inhumane family detention. RT if you agree the Trump Admin's solutions are unacceptable. #FamiliesBelongTogether #ReuniteEveryChild"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 12, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Policy of Rejecting Asylum Claims for Those Fleeing Gang Warfare or Domestic Violence
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 12, 2018
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Tweet - "It is just the latest in a series of steps by this Administration to undercut our asylum laws and turn away those seeking to escape danger, along with its policy of forcibly separating children from their parents. #KeepFamiliesTogether"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Attack on LGBT Americans
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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