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May 8, 2020 Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Peter Welch, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 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 - House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies that Delay Release of Migrant Children Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - DeLauro, DelBene Call for Expanded Child Tax Credit in Fourth Coronavirus Response Package Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Boozman Helps Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Children in Foster Care Sen. John Boozman, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Cisneros Urges Congressional Leadership to Invest in Child Care Relief Rep. Gil Cisneros
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
May 6, 2020 Wyden Pushes for Emergency Funding to Protect Children in Abusive Situations Sen. Ron Wyden
May 6, 2020 Casey, Colleagues Push for Emergency Funding to Protect Children in Abusive Situations Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
May 6, 2020 Kaine Pushes For Emergency Funding To Protect Children From Abuse Sen. Tim Kaine
May 6, 2020 Wyden, Gillibrand, Casey, Brown and Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Fight Online Child Exploitation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Hoeven: USDA Issues Waiver Providing Nutrition Benefits to North Dakota Children in Need Sen. John Hoeven
May 5, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell - Congressman McCaul Sends a Second Letter Asking for Additional Funding to Help Victims of Domestic Violence During COVID-19 Rep. Michael McCaul
May 5, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over 350,000 Children in Oregon Will Receive Critical Food Assistance Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 4, 2020 Representatives Danny K. Davis and John Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access for Homeless and Foster Youth to Economic Impact Payments Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2020 Blunt Rochester Highlights Funding to Support Child Welfare Services in Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19 Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
April 30, 2020 Klobuchar Announces Coast Guard has the Same Priority Access to Child Care Programs Sen. Amy Klobuchar
April 29, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Urges Veterans & Disabled Americans in 15th District to Register for Child Payments by May 5 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury - Congressman Morelle Calls for Relief for Childcare Providers Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Joe Morelle
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 28, 2020 The State of Child Care in Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Harris, Colleagues Push to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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 McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
April 24, 2020 Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
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 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 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 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 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 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 21, 2020 Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep. Steve Cohen
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 20, 2020 Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers Sen. Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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 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 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 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen. Jack Reed
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 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 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Date Title Politician
May 8, 2020 Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Peter Welch, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 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 - House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies that Delay Release of Migrant Children Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - DeLauro, DelBene Call for Expanded Child Tax Credit in Fourth Coronavirus Response Package Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Boozman Helps Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Children in Foster Care Sen.John Boozman, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Cisneros Urges Congressional Leadership to Invest in Child Care Relief Rep.Gil Cisneros
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
May 6, 2020 Wyden Pushes for Emergency Funding to Protect Children in Abusive Situations Sen.Ron Wyden
May 6, 2020 Casey, Colleagues Push for Emergency Funding to Protect Children in Abusive Situations Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
May 6, 2020 Kaine Pushes For Emergency Funding To Protect Children From Abuse Sen.Tim Kaine
May 6, 2020 Wyden, Gillibrand, Casey, Brown and Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Fight Online Child Exploitation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Hoeven: USDA Issues Waiver Providing Nutrition Benefits to North Dakota Children in Need Sen.John Hoeven
May 5, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell - Congressman McCaul Sends a Second Letter Asking for Additional Funding to Help Victims of Domestic Violence During COVID-19 Rep.Michael McCaul
May 5, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over 350,000 Children in Oregon Will Receive Critical Food Assistance Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 4, 2020 Representatives Danny K. Davis and John Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access for Homeless and Foster Youth to Economic Impact Payments Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2020 Blunt Rochester Highlights Funding to Support Child Welfare Services in Delaware Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19 Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
April 30, 2020 Klobuchar Announces Coast Guard has the Same Priority Access to Child Care Programs Sen.Amy Klobuchar
April 29, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Urges Veterans & Disabled Americans in 15th District to Register for Child Payments by May 5 Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury - Congressman Morelle Calls for Relief for Childcare Providers Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Joe Morelle
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 28, 2020 The State of Child Care in Oregon Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
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 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Harris, Colleagues Push to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ed Markey, ...
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 McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
April 24, 2020 Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
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 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 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 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 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 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 21, 2020 Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus Rep.Jeff Van Drew, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep.Steve Cohen
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 20, 2020 Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers Sen.Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act Rep.Don Bacon, ...
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 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 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 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen.Jack Reed
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 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 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Susan Collins, ...
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