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April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
April 28, 2020 The State of Child Care in Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
April 25, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Federal Court Ruling Trump Administration in Violation Flores Settlement Standards of Care for Unaccompanied Children Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 24, 2020 Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 24, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
April 23, 2020 DoD Reverses Course, Grants Equal Access to Military Child Care for Coast Guard Families Sen. Roger Wicker
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Warn Secretary Azar Against Policies Harmful to Children in Administration's Care: "We Are Watching" Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 22, 2020 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 Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blunt, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Ensure Intercountry Adoptions Process in Safe and Timely Manner During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 22, 2020 Scott, Murray, DeLauro Release Report Revealing DeVos' Failure to Collect Usable Data to Protect Children from Excessive or Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020 Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
April 21, 2020 Fitzpatrick, Clark, Buchanan, and Porter Lead Bipartisan Request for Emergency Funding to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep. Steve Cohen
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Daines Urges Relief Funding for Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana Rural Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 20, 2020 Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act Rep. Don Bacon, ...
April 20, 2020 Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers Sen. Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A" Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen. Jack Reed
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Providing for frontline workers and small businesses in communities across the country is essential to achieving our goal of protecting the lives and livelihoods of hardworking American families. #FamiliesFirst @TheBeatWithAri" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 17, 2020 Wexton Introduces the Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 Rep. Tom Cole, ...
April 17, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 17, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $400K to Combat Children and Youth Homeless in West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 17, 2020 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 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Blunt Rochester Calls for Increased Focus on Child Abuse During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 17, 2020 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 Rep. André Carson, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Child care is an essential service for working families across Wisconsin. I voted to pass the #CARESAct, which includes $51.6 million in relief for our state's child care providers through the #CCDBG program." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 16, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $38 Million in Child Care Development Block Grants Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 15, 2020 Medium - Senators Warren and Smith Unveil Their Plan for a $50 Billion Child Care Bailout Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 14, 2020 Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 14, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $23 Million for Child Care and Development Support in West Virginia During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 14, 2020 Senator Murray Announces Over $58 Million in Federal Child Care Funding for Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
April 14, 2020 DHS Inspector General Amends Public Summary of Report on Child Death in CBP Custody After Shortcomings Identified by Chairman Thompson Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 14, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $68 Million for Kentucky Child Care Providers from CARES Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 Hoeven Announces Child Care Funding In Response To COVID-19 Sen. John Hoeven
April 14, 2020 Foxx Supports GAO Call to Improve Oversight of Child Care Program Rep. Virginia Foxx
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Call on Leadership to Provide $50 Billion for Child Care in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 13, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Head Start Grant to Porter-Leath Rep. Steve Cohen
April 10, 2020 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" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 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 Sen. Jack Reed, ...
April 10, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it has been especially hard on survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. I spoke with @IowaCASA about ways to support survivors during this time, including my efforts to ensure they receive their direct payments." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislative Fix That Would Provide Direct Relief Payments to Families with Older Children and Adult Dependents Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Families with dependent children over 16 should receive a $500 direct payment. Many working high school & college students are out of work, just like their parents. I joined @SenTinaSmith to introduce a fix to provide this relief for families." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19" Sen. Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is an invisible enemy that has attacked our lives in so many ways. During this time of great stress, frustration, & economic hardship, we have a perfect storm on our hands for domestic violence situations." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020 Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 2, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million for Maternal and Child Health Services in West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - DeLauro, Murray Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Unaccompanied Minors are Properly Cared for During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Thornberry / Kelly Release Military Family Readiness Legislation Rep. Trent Kelly, ...
April 2, 2020 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 Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
April 1, 2020 Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces the All Dependent Children Count Act to Expand Disbursement of Direct Payments Provided by CARES Act Rep. Jimmy Panetta
April 1, 2020 Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
March 31, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces The All Dependent Children Count Act To Cover Dependents Up to Age 24 Rep. Angie Craig
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 30, 2020 Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education Sen. James Lankford
March 30, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 28, 2020 Scalise: Cares Act Will Help America Overcome Coronavirus Rep. Steve Scalise
March 27, 2020 Balderson-Backed COVID-19 Relief Package Supports Ohio Families, Businesses, Health Care Workers Rep. William Balderson
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @Campaign4Kids -- proud to partner with you to improve the lives of children in Illinois and across the nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Senator Murray Secures $3.5 Billion for Child Care, Allowing Essential Workers to Continue Serving their Communities Sen. Patty Murray
March 24, 2020 Baldwin Working to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care and lab workers need support so I introduced legislation with @SenatorShaheen to provide child care and elder care resources to our health care workers on the frontlines of the #coronavirus pandemic." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 24, 2020 Rep. Cleaver's Housing Relief Bill Included In House Coronavirus Stimulus Proposal Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
March 23, 2020 Pelosi Statement Ahead of Unveiling of Democrats' Third Coronavirus Response Bill Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 23, 2020 Letter to Lynn Johnson, Administration for Children and Families, and Laura Rogers, Acting Director of the Office on Violence Against Women - Wyden Urges Administration to Help Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 22, 2020 Sen. Cramer: USDA Eases Supplemental Nutrition Requirements for Women and Children Amid COVID--19 Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
April 28, 2020 The State of Child Care in Oregon Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
April 25, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Federal Court Ruling Trump Administration in Violation Flores Settlement Standards of Care for Unaccompanied Children Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 24, 2020 Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 24, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
April 23, 2020 DoD Reverses Course, Grants Equal Access to Military Child Care for Coast Guard Families Sen.Roger Wicker
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Warn Secretary Azar Against Policies Harmful to Children in Administration's Care: "We Are Watching" Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 22, 2020 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 Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blunt, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Ensure Intercountry Adoptions Process in Safe and Timely Manner During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 22, 2020 Scott, Murray, DeLauro Release Report Revealing DeVos' Failure to Collect Usable Data to Protect Children from Excessive or Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020 Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus Rep.Jeff Van Drew, ...
April 21, 2020 Fitzpatrick, Clark, Buchanan, and Porter Lead Bipartisan Request for Emergency Funding to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep.Steve Cohen
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Daines Urges Relief Funding for Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana Rural Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 20, 2020 Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act Rep.Don Bacon, ...
April 20, 2020 Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers Sen.Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A" Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen.Jack Reed
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Providing for frontline workers and small businesses in communities across the country is essential to achieving our goal of protecting the lives and livelihoods of hardworking American families. #FamiliesFirst @TheBeatWithAri" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 17, 2020 Wexton Introduces the Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 Rep.Tom Cole, ...
April 17, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 17, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $400K to Combat Children and Youth Homeless in West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 17, 2020 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 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Blunt Rochester Calls for Increased Focus on Child Abuse During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 17, 2020 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 Rep.André Carson, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Child care is an essential service for working families across Wisconsin. I voted to pass the #CARESAct, which includes $51.6 million in relief for our state's child care providers through the #CCDBG program." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 16, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $38 Million in Child Care Development Block Grants Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 15, 2020 Medium - Senators Warren and Smith Unveil Their Plan for a $50 Billion Child Care Bailout Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 14, 2020 Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 14, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $23 Million for Child Care and Development Support in West Virginia During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 14, 2020 Senator Murray Announces Over $58 Million in Federal Child Care Funding for Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
April 14, 2020 DHS Inspector General Amends Public Summary of Report on Child Death in CBP Custody After Shortcomings Identified by Chairman Thompson Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 14, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $68 Million for Kentucky Child Care Providers from CARES Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 Hoeven Announces Child Care Funding In Response To COVID-19 Sen.John Hoeven
April 14, 2020 Foxx Supports GAO Call to Improve Oversight of Child Care Program Rep.Virginia Foxx
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Call on Leadership to Provide $50 Billion for Child Care in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 13, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Head Start Grant to Porter-Leath Rep.Steve Cohen
April 10, 2020 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" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 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 Sen.Jack Reed, ...
April 10, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it has been especially hard on survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. I spoke with @IowaCASA about ways to support survivors during this time, including my efforts to ensure they receive their direct payments." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislative Fix That Would Provide Direct Relief Payments to Families with Older Children and Adult Dependents Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Families with dependent children over 16 should receive a $500 direct payment. Many working high school & college students are out of work, just like their parents. I joined @SenTinaSmith to introduce a fix to provide this relief for families." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19" Sen.Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is an invisible enemy that has attacked our lives in so many ways. During this time of great stress, frustration, & economic hardship, we have a perfect storm on our hands for domestic violence situations." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 3, 2020 Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 2, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million for Maternal and Child Health Services in West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - DeLauro, Murray Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Unaccompanied Minors are Properly Cared for During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Thornberry / Kelly Release Military Family Readiness Legislation Rep.Trent Kelly, ...
April 2, 2020 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 Sen.Ruben Gallego, ...
April 1, 2020 Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces the All Dependent Children Count Act to Expand Disbursement of Direct Payments Provided by CARES Act Rep.Jimmy Panetta
April 1, 2020 Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
March 31, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces The All Dependent Children Count Act To Cover Dependents Up to Age 24 Rep.Angie Craig
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 30, 2020 Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education Sen.James Lankford
March 30, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 28, 2020 Scalise: Cares Act Will Help America Overcome Coronavirus Rep.Steve Scalise
March 27, 2020 Balderson-Backed COVID-19 Relief Package Supports Ohio Families, Businesses, Health Care Workers Rep.William Balderson
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @Campaign4Kids -- proud to partner with you to improve the lives of children in Illinois and across the nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Senator Murray Secures $3.5 Billion for Child Care, Allowing Essential Workers to Continue Serving their Communities Sen.Patty Murray
March 24, 2020 Baldwin Working to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care and lab workers need support so I introduced legislation with @SenatorShaheen to provide child care and elder care resources to our health care workers on the frontlines of the #coronavirus pandemic." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 24, 2020 Rep. Cleaver's Housing Relief Bill Included In House Coronavirus Stimulus Proposal Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
March 23, 2020 Pelosi Statement Ahead of Unveiling of Democrats' Third Coronavirus Response Bill Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 23, 2020 Letter to Lynn Johnson, Administration for Children and Families, and Laura Rogers, Acting Director of the Office on Violence Against Women - Wyden Urges Administration to Help Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 22, 2020 Sen. Cramer: USDA Eases Supplemental Nutrition Requirements for Women and Children Amid COVID--19 Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen.Dick Durbin
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