| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "81% of working mothers in Wisconsin have jobs that offer no childcare support. If we want to #BuildBackBetter, we have to lower child care costs and make it more affordable, enabling more families to work and succeed in our economy."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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NH Delegation Welcomes $571K to NH to Expand Home Visiting Assistance for Families during Pandemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Passing our Build Back Better budget means the parents of over 250,000 kids in Wisconsin have access to more quality, affordable child care. Families need relief and I'm ready to deliver that for them."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "For many working families, and mothers in particular, finding affordable childcare is a major barrier to re-entering the workforce. Our Build Back Better Budget will invest in Pre-K, make child care more affordable, and increase wages to fairly compensate child care workers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Passing our child care plan in #BuildBackBetter means lifting a huge financial burden for parents who are spending way too much money on child care right now."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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MARYLAND DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $600,000 TO ENHANCE CHILD SAFETY ACROSS THE STATE
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Trahan, Carter Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children's Health
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Rep. Buddy Carter, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The Consumer Price Index Report And The Need To Pass The Build Back Better Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "The Biden Child Tax Credit expires this month. Dems are fighting to renew this critical support for families with children. Why are Republicans trying to stop us?"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Rubio, Warnock Introduce Bill to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
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Sen. Raphael Warnock, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Menendez, Booker Announce Over $2M to Support New & Expecting Mothers
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "The Child Tax Credit I worked to expand lifted children out of poverty and put money in the pockets of families across Wisconsin to support themselves and our economy. Now we need to pass #BuildBackBetter to extend these tax cuts for working families."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Assistant Speaker Clark, Senator Merkley Introduce Legislation to Put Mental Health Counselors in Every K-12 School in America
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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ICYMI: Blackburn On TODAY Show Exposes Instagram CEO For Failure To Protect Children Online
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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FOUR MORE BILIRAKIS BILLS PASS THE HOUSE, AWAIT FINAL ACTION IN THE SENATE
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Rep. Gus Bilirakis
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "We're the only developed nation without national paid family & medical leave standards for all families We're 1 of only 7 countries in the world to not guarantee paid leave for new moms I'm working hard for national, comprehensive paid family & medical leave in #BuildBackBetter"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "We're the only developed nation without national paid family & medical leave standards for all families We're 1 of only 7 countries in the world to not guarantee paid leave for new moms I'm working hard for national, comprehensive paid family & medical leave in #BuildBackBetter"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Hudson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Free or Reduced-Cost School Meals to Eligible Military Children
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Rep. Richard Hudson, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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LUMMIS GRILLS INSTAGRAM CEO ABOUT PROTECTING WYOMING KIDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Reps. Tlaib, Grijalva, & Johnson Introduce Family Unity Act to Protect Immigrant Families
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Our Build Back Better Budget makes the wealthiest people and largest corporations pay their fair share of taxes so we can invest in an economy that starts working for working families, seniors and our future."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "I reintroduced the bipartisan DETOUR Act to help combat #darkpatterns and addictive internet design aimed at kids. It's time we started holding social media companies accountable for the manipulative interfaces they build."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Huizenga Cosponsors Parents Educational Bill of Rights Act
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Rep. Bill Huizenga, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "In Clark County and communities across WA state, working families can't get or afford the child care they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Carter, Trahan Celebrate Passage of Bill Protecting Children's Health
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Rep. Buddy Carter
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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ICYMI: Senator Blackburn on CBS Evening News Calls Out Instagram For "Hollow" Announcement Before Hearing
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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McCaul's bill to help families of homicide victims passes out of Judiciary committee
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Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Our Build Back Better legislation makes child care more affordable, benefiting the families of 272,951 more children in Wisconsin."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "The expanded Child Tax Credit has helped cut child poverty in half, reduced food insecurity, and made it easier to put food on the table this holiday season. Not a single Wisconsin Republican voted to cut taxes for working families. I did and I'm working to extend them."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell called our child care plan a "toddler takeover." Rest assured, there's no risk of that! I don't think he actually read the bill, so I went to the Senate floor to set some facts straight on how our plan will lower families' child care costs."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "If you missed @LeaderMcConnell on the floor today, here's what you need to know: the GOP plan for child care is that American families should keep paying too much for it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "@TwinaNobles does powerful work with @TacUrbanLeague to address medical challenges Black women face in pregnancy & childbirth, and Black infant mortality."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Guthrie Votes for Child Care Center at Fort Knox, Pay Raises for Troops in Updated Version of NDAA
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Expanding access to #FamilyCare helps ensure that caregivers know loved ones are safe & cared for, which in turn allows them to get back to work, grow our economy, & build better lives for their families. Glad to see @FairGrowthCmte will hold a hearing on this priority tomorrow."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Zero Funds for Faith-based Child Care Providers
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Hudson Hosts Military Spouse Employment Roundtable
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Rep. Richard Hudson
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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RELEASE: GOTTHEIMER ANNOUNCES "AFFORDABILITY AGENDA FOR JERSEY"
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Balderson Joins Newly Established Congressional FFA Caucus
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Rep. William Balderson
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Congresswoman Scanlon Joins First Lady Jill Biden to Encourage Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids in the Philadelphia Region
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Rep. Mary Scanlon
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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In Speech on Senate Floor, Senator Murray Continues Push for Lowering Child Care Costs Through Build Back Better
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES $14.7 MILLION FOR HIDALGO COUNTY HEAD START
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Blackburn & Blumenthal To Hold Hearing With Instagram CEO On Social Media's Impact On Children
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Rutherford, Lawson Introduce the Keep Children and Families Safe From Lead Hazards Act
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Rep. John Rutherford, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce 21st Century Dyslexia Act
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Marshall-Warnock Bipartisan Resolution Designating National First-Generation College Celebration Day Passes Senate
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Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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83 House Republicans Join Letlow to Co-Sponsor Parents Bill of Rights
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Rep. Julia Letlow
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Pressley Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy, Lies About Build Back Better Act, Corrects Record on Economic Benefits of Historic Bill
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Collins, King Announce Nearly $225,000 to Expand Sustainable, Nutritious Meal Options in Maine Schools
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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DUCKWORTH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "119. That's how many days of paid leave new moms are guaranteed in Canada. Do you know how many days of paid leave they're guaranteed in the United States? Z-E-R-O. What a disgrace."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Bennet, Colorado Leaders, and Advocates Celebrate Permanent Full Refundability & One-Year Extension of the Expanded Child Tax Credit in Build Back Better Act as It Advances to the Senate
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "In today's economy, quality, affordable child care for every working family isn't a "nice to have." It's a "must have." Let's get #BuildBackBetter passed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Senator Murray Attends White House Bill Signing of Legislation to Support Veterans
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Sen. Moran's Bill to Expand Education Benefits for Surviving Family Members Signed into Law
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "This Military Family Month, we recognize the sacrifices and challenges families make in support of their loved ones in uniform. To all of our military families -- thank you, this month is for you."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Blumenthal & Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids from Ingesting Button Batteries
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Lowering child care costs and making pre-K universally accessible Cutting taxes for parents and families Taking bold steps to fight the climate crisis Build Back Better will be largest investment in the American people we've seen in generations"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES $1.3 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Malliotakis Joins Colleagues in Introducing Parents Bill of Rights Act
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Klobuchar, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Tribal Families
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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National Review - Biden's Anti-Family Agenda
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville
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| Nov. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Exactly, @SenDuckworth . Let's get this done for America's families."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 26, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 24, 2021
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Blackburn Gives Parents Tips For Protecting Children Online
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| Nov. 24, 2021
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Pressley, Muncey in Op-Ed: The Child Care Crisis is a Wage Crisis
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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| Nov. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Folks, child care costs have spiraled out of control, and it's hurting families. The #BuildBackBetterAct changes that by capping child care costs at 7% of a family's income. Let's get this historic bill done."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Q&A: National Adoption Month
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working hard to lower every day costs for families and build an economy that finally puts workers first. As we work to address inflation, #BuildBackBetter will help by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and so much more for working families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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