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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. Ron Wyden, ...
June 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Duckworth, Introduce Legislation to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers" Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 13, 2019 Following Deaths of Migrant Children, Rep. Lofgren and House Democrats Introduce Bill to Improve Inhumane Conditions at Southern Border Rep. Zoe Lofgren
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 12, 2019 Tester, Kaine, Boozman Introduce Bill to Build on Efforts to Reduce Military Spouse Unemployment Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
June 12, 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep. Joaquin Castro
June 12, 2019 Menendez, Booker Renew Push for Greater School Bus Safety Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 11, 2019 Introduction of A Bill to Add Suicide Prevention Resources to School Identification Cards Rep. Lou Correa
June 11, 2019 Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis, Hearing on Responsible Fatherhood Rep. Danny Davis
June 11, 2019 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Childhood Trauma Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 11, 2019 Capito, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Childhood Trauma Sen. Shelley Capito
June 11, 2019 Domestic Violence Must Not Be Part Of Our Way Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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
June 7, 2019 Letter to Joseph L. Lengyel, General of the U.S Air Force - Rosen Sends Letter Supporting Establishment of Nevada National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program Sen. Jacky Rosen
June 7, 2019 Dingell Statement On More Cosmetics Pulled from Shelves for Testing Positive for Asbestos Rep. Debbie Dingell
June 6, 2019 Congresswoman Angie Craig Champions Bipartisan LGBTQ Adoption and Foster Care Protection Bill Rep. Angie Craig
June 6, 2019 Evans Co-Sponsors Sweeping Legislation to Cut Taxes for Working Families Rep. Dwight Evans
June 5, 2019 DeLauro Statement on ORR Cancelling Basic Services for Unaccompanied Children Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 4, 2019 Foster Youth Shadow Day 2019 Rep. James Hill
June 4, 2019 American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Rep. Norma Torres
June 4, 2019 Bacon Votes Yes for Compassion and Security Rep. Don Bacon
June 3, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 Sen. Susan Collins
June 3, 2019 Extending Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Related Programs Rep. Terri Sewell
June 3, 2019 Bass, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Foster Youth Mentoring Act Rep. Don Bacon, ...
May 31, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Group of Women Senators to Discuss Paid Family Leave with Ivanka Trump Sen. Susan Collins
May 30, 2019 House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Passes Wagner Legislation to Prevent Child Marriages Rep. Ann Wagner
May 30, 2019 Rep. Tlaib Hosts Women & Families Roundtable, Unveils Lift+ Act Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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. Patty Murray, ...
May 29, 2019 Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2019 Davis and Scott Statements on the Importance of Federal Investments in Child Care Rep. Bobby Scott
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 25, 2019 Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 24, 2019 Tweet - "Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. Telling couples they cannot adopt a child because of who they love? That is wrong and goes against who we are as Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2019 Grassley Resolution Marking May as National Foster Care Month Passes the Senate Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 24, 2019 DeLauro Statement on 10-Year-Old's Death While in HHS's Care Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 24, 2019 Senator Murray Continues to Fight for Veterans and their Families, Urges Support for Bill to Reduce Medical Costs for Veterans with Newborns Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2019 Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Jack Reed
May 23, 2019 Condemning Attack on Children with Disabilities Rep. John Joyce
May 23, 2019 Senators Hawley, Markey, and Blumenthal File Legislation to Stop Manipulative Video Game Practices Aimed at Children Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 23, 2019 Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act Rep. Mike Kelly, ...
May 23, 2019 Tobacco-Free Youth Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 23, 2019 Wagner, Torres Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in The Northern Triangle Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 22, 2019 S. 1541 Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2019 Bipartisan School Bus Safety Bill Introduced in the House Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
May 22, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Tim Kaine
May 22, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors the Miranda Vargas School Bus Driver Red Flag Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 22, 2019 Kaine, Jones Introduce Bill To Support Foster Children, Encourage Families To Open Their Homes Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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 22, 2019 Senators Hirono, Blunt, Collins, Klobuchar Introduce Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 22, 2019 Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Reunite Families of Filipino Veterans Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Bera Urges Pompeo to Reverse Policy on Denying Citizenship to Children of Americans Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Grassley, Wyden Convene Finance Committee Paid Family Leave Working Group Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2019 Letter to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of World Health Organization - Clark, Rogers release report exposing Purdue Pharma's corrupting influence at the world health organization Rep. Hal Rogers, ...
May 22, 2019 Commerce Leaders Introduce HOT CARS Act Sen. Roger Wicker
May 22, 2019 Young Announces Family Leave Working Group Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2019 Bipartisan Harder Legislation to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes House Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
May 21, 2019 Neal, Lewis, and Davis Statement on Ways & Means Committee's Oversight Authority Rep. Richard Neal
May 21, 2019 Underwood Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 21, 2019 House Passes Langevin, Bacon Provisions to Protect Adopted Children from Rehoming Rep. Don Bacon
May 21, 2019 Working to Protect Our Children Rep. Jamie Comer
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "Children fleeing violence and poverty should not be dying while in U.S. custody. This simply must stop!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 National Foster Care Month Rep. Don Bacon
May 21, 2019 Langevin Joins Members of Congress to Introduce Safe Gun Storage Bill Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 21, 2019 Johnson Reintroduces Protection Against Child Exploitation Act Rep. Mike Johnson
May 21, 2019 House Passes Walberg-Backed Bill to Combat Child Abuse and Neglect Rep. Tim Walberg
May 20, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan's Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (Stronger CAPTA) Passes House of Representatives Rep. Lori Trahan
May 20, 2019 House Passes Pieces of Rep. Wild's SPEAK Up Act to Improve Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Rep. GT Thompson, ...
May 20, 2019 Senators Announce Stop for School Buses Act Sen. Gary Peters, ...
May 20, 2019 Bonamici-Sponsored Bill to Prevent Child Abuse Passes House Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 20, 2019 Rep. Schrier's Statement of Her Bipartisan Child Abuse Prevention Bill Rep. Kim Schrier
Date Title Politician
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.Ron Wyden, ...
June 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Duckworth, Introduce Legislation to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers" Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 13, 2019 Following Deaths of Migrant Children, Rep. Lofgren and House Democrats Introduce Bill to Improve Inhumane Conditions at Southern Border Rep.Zoe Lofgren
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 12, 2019 Tester, Kaine, Boozman Introduce Bill to Build on Efforts to Reduce Military Spouse Unemployment Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
June 12, 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep.Joaquin Castro
June 12, 2019 Menendez, Booker Renew Push for Greater School Bus Safety Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 11, 2019 Introduction of A Bill to Add Suicide Prevention Resources to School Identification Cards Rep.Lou Correa
June 11, 2019 Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis, Hearing on Responsible Fatherhood Rep.Danny Davis
June 11, 2019 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Childhood Trauma Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 11, 2019 Capito, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Childhood Trauma Sen.Shelley Capito
June 11, 2019 Domestic Violence Must Not Be Part Of Our Way Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
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
June 7, 2019 Letter to Joseph L. Lengyel, General of the U.S Air Force - Rosen Sends Letter Supporting Establishment of Nevada National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program Sen.Jacky Rosen
June 7, 2019 Dingell Statement On More Cosmetics Pulled from Shelves for Testing Positive for Asbestos Rep.Debbie Dingell
June 6, 2019 Congresswoman Angie Craig Champions Bipartisan LGBTQ Adoption and Foster Care Protection Bill Rep.Angie Craig
June 6, 2019 Evans Co-Sponsors Sweeping Legislation to Cut Taxes for Working Families Rep.Dwight Evans
June 5, 2019 DeLauro Statement on ORR Cancelling Basic Services for Unaccompanied Children Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 4, 2019 Foster Youth Shadow Day 2019 Rep.James Hill
June 4, 2019 American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Rep.Norma Torres
June 4, 2019 Bacon Votes Yes for Compassion and Security Rep.Don Bacon
June 3, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 Sen.Susan Collins
June 3, 2019 Extending Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Related Programs Rep.Terri Sewell
June 3, 2019 Bass, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Foster Youth Mentoring Act Rep.Don Bacon, ...
May 31, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Group of Women Senators to Discuss Paid Family Leave with Ivanka Trump Sen.Susan Collins
May 30, 2019 House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Passes Wagner Legislation to Prevent Child Marriages Rep.Ann Wagner
May 30, 2019 Rep. Tlaib Hosts Women & Families Roundtable, Unveils Lift+ Act Rep.Rashida Tlaib
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.Patty Murray, ...
May 29, 2019 Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2019 Davis and Scott Statements on the Importance of Federal Investments in Child Care Rep.Bobby Scott
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 25, 2019 Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 24, 2019 Tweet - "Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. Telling couples they cannot adopt a child because of who they love? That is wrong and goes against who we are as Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2019 Grassley Resolution Marking May as National Foster Care Month Passes the Senate Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 24, 2019 DeLauro Statement on 10-Year-Old's Death While in HHS's Care Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 24, 2019 Senator Murray Continues to Fight for Veterans and their Families, Urges Support for Bill to Reduce Medical Costs for Veterans with Newborns Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2019 Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Jack Reed
May 23, 2019 Condemning Attack on Children with Disabilities Rep.John Joyce
May 23, 2019 Senators Hawley, Markey, and Blumenthal File Legislation to Stop Manipulative Video Game Practices Aimed at Children Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 23, 2019 Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act Rep.Mike Kelly, ...
May 23, 2019 Tobacco-Free Youth Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 23, 2019 Wagner, Torres Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in The Northern Triangle Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 22, 2019 S. 1541 Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2019 Bipartisan School Bus Safety Bill Introduced in the House Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
May 22, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Tim Kaine
May 22, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors the Miranda Vargas School Bus Driver Red Flag Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 22, 2019 Kaine, Jones Introduce Bill To Support Foster Children, Encourage Families To Open Their Homes Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
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 22, 2019 Senators Hirono, Blunt, Collins, Klobuchar Introduce Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 22, 2019 Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Reunite Families of Filipino Veterans Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Bera Urges Pompeo to Reverse Policy on Denying Citizenship to Children of Americans Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Grassley, Wyden Convene Finance Committee Paid Family Leave Working Group Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 22, 2019 Letter to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of World Health Organization - Clark, Rogers release report exposing Purdue Pharma's corrupting influence at the world health organization Rep.Hal Rogers, ...
May 22, 2019 Commerce Leaders Introduce HOT CARS Act Sen.Roger Wicker
May 22, 2019 Young Announces Family Leave Working Group Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2019 Bipartisan Harder Legislation to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes House Rep.Dan Meuser, ...
May 21, 2019 Neal, Lewis, and Davis Statement on Ways & Means Committee's Oversight Authority Rep.Richard Neal
May 21, 2019 Underwood Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 21, 2019 House Passes Langevin, Bacon Provisions to Protect Adopted Children from Rehoming Rep.Don Bacon
May 21, 2019 Working to Protect Our Children Rep.Jamie Comer
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "Children fleeing violence and poverty should not be dying while in U.S. custody. This simply must stop!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 National Foster Care Month Rep.Don Bacon
May 21, 2019 Langevin Joins Members of Congress to Introduce Safe Gun Storage Bill Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 21, 2019 Johnson Reintroduces Protection Against Child Exploitation Act Rep.Mike Johnson
May 21, 2019 House Passes Walberg-Backed Bill to Combat Child Abuse and Neglect Rep.Tim Walberg
May 20, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan's Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (Stronger CAPTA) Passes House of Representatives Rep.Lori Trahan
May 20, 2019 House Passes Pieces of Rep. Wild's SPEAK Up Act to Improve Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Rep.GT Thompson, ...
May 20, 2019 Senators Announce Stop for School Buses Act Sen.Gary Peters, ...
May 20, 2019 Bonamici-Sponsored Bill to Prevent Child Abuse Passes House Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 20, 2019 Rep. Schrier's Statement of Her Bipartisan Child Abuse Prevention Bill Rep.Kim Schrier
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