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Feb. 5, 2020 DeLauro Condemns ICE Fingerprinting Kids in HHS Care Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the Succommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Guthrie, Hearing on E-Cigarette Use Rep. Steven Guthrie
Feb. 5, 2020 Cantwell Touts Landmark Washington State Anti-Concussion Law at Commerce Sports Hearing Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 5, 2020 Trump Touts Cassidy's Paid Family Leave Bill in State of the Union Sen. Bill Cassidy
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing with E-Cigarette Manufacturers Rep. Frank Pallone
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The landmark Family and Medical Leave Act turns 27 today. FMLA was an important step forward--but there is more work to be done to protect families' economic security. My Family Medical Leave Modernization Act will update FMLA to ensure every caregiving relationship is covered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Head Start Recognizes Cole as Congressional Champion for Children and Families Rep. Tom Cole
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is nothing pro-family about stopping sick kids from seeing a doctor. There is nothing pro-family about slashing funding that keeps kids from going to school hungry." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 President Trump Highlights Stefanik Legislation During SOTU Address Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 4, 2020 Congressman Johnson Aces Children's Defense Fund's Nonpartisan Legislative Report Card Rep. Hank Johnson
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on National Mentoring Month Rep. Adam Smith
Jan. 30, 2020 Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore Celebrate National Award for Excellent Outcomes in Child Welfare Sen. Pete Ricketts
Jan. 30, 2020 Castor Introduces Kids PRIVCY Act to Strengthen COPPA Rep. Kathy Castor
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Letter Urging House Leadership To Bring Forward Bill to Ban Vaping Flavors Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to receive the @NatlHeadStart PROMISE Award with @RepDannyDavis . Through legislation like my RISE from Trauma Act & partners like @NatlHeadStart , we can address the trauma in young people's lives & give kids a fighting chance to build a healthy foundation for success." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Buchanan Leads Congressional Hearing on Human Trafficking Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Creator of Childhood Trauma Pilot In Manchester Will Join Pappas At State Of The Union Rep. Chris Pappas
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin Honored By Head Start Association As Champion For Children And Families Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Larson Highlights Need to Create Paid Family & Medical Leave Plan Rep. John Larson
Jan. 28, 2020 Representative Sylvia Garcia Joins Bicameral Congressional Leaders to Call on The Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children in Flores Amicus Brief Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 28, 2020 Stefanik Testifies at Ways & Means Committee Hearing on Bipartisan Paid Leave Proposal Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House @WaysMeansCmte held a hearing to discuss the #FAMILYAct--a bill I cosponsor. The #FAMILYAct would help more Illinoisans care for themselves & their families without risking their job or their paycheck. It's time to make #PaidLeave accessible to every American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Testimony of Rep. DeLauro, Hearing on Legislative Proposals for Paid Family and Medical Leave Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Jan. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call On Ninth Circuit To Uphold Protections For Migrant Children In Flores Amicus Brief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call on the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children in Flores Amicus Brief Rep. Nanette Barragán
Jan. 28, 2020 Inhofe Joins Legislation to Give Mothers the Ability to Receive Child Support While They Are Pregnant Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2020 Warren Joins More than 100 Colleagues on Flores Amicus Brief Calling on Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration keeps attacking the Flores agreement that protects immigrant kids. With Democrats from the Senate and the House, I'm proud to tell the courts they must uphold these protections. Immigrants are America!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Supporting Child Nutrition Rulemaking Rep. Jamie Comer
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Indefinite family detention is harmful to children & parents, inconsistent with our nation's values, & doesn't make us safer. I joined more than 100 Senate & House Dems in filing a brief in Flores v. Barr with the 9th Circuit to stand against Trump Admin's immoral policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Global Hope Act of 2019 Rep. Michael McCaul
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "I agree, @SenFeinstein --Congress needs to act against the youth vaping epidemic. 5 million children are now hooked on e-cigs. That's a 135% increase over the last 2 years of the Trump presidency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Youth tobacco use is at its highest in nearly 20 years, primarily driven by e-cigarettes resulting in over 5 million youth now vaping across America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The rise of teen vaping is an epidemic, so I've introduced bipartisan legislation supported by @American_Heart and @LungAssociation to increase funding for prevention and awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes and harmful tobacco products." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 24, 2020 Gov. Justice presents $60,000 check to help fund renovations to Mason County 4-H Youth Camp Sen. Jim Justice
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 23, 2020 Engel, DeGette Lead Over 50 House Colleagues in Demanding Complete Ban on E-Cigarettes Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Norcross, Student-Parents Discuss Need for Quality, Affordable Child Care Rep. Donald Norcross
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The youth vaping epidemic has now hooked 5 million kids - an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of the Trump Administration. We must act now to protect the next generation of children from nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Dr. Ruiz's Statement Supporting Indian Child Welfare Act Rep. Raul Ruiz
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Subcommittee Presses FDA on Menthol Exception from Ban on Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 22, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 21, 2020 Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Make New Jersey First State in the Nation to Impose Permanent Ban on Flavored Vape Products Rep. Herb Conaway, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Morelle, Local Advocates Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Early Childhood Services Rep. Joe Morelle
Date Title Politician
Feb. 5, 2020 DeLauro Condemns ICE Fingerprinting Kids in HHS Care Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the Succommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Guthrie, Hearing on E-Cigarette Use Rep.Steven Guthrie
Feb. 5, 2020 Cantwell Touts Landmark Washington State Anti-Concussion Law at Commerce Sports Hearing Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 5, 2020 Trump Touts Cassidy's Paid Family Leave Bill in State of the Union Sen.Bill Cassidy
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing with E-Cigarette Manufacturers Rep.Frank Pallone
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The landmark Family and Medical Leave Act turns 27 today. FMLA was an important step forward--but there is more work to be done to protect families' economic security. My Family Medical Leave Modernization Act will update FMLA to ensure every caregiving relationship is covered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Head Start Recognizes Cole as Congressional Champion for Children and Families Rep.Tom Cole
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is nothing pro-family about stopping sick kids from seeing a doctor. There is nothing pro-family about slashing funding that keeps kids from going to school hungry." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 President Trump Highlights Stefanik Legislation During SOTU Address Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 4, 2020 Congressman Johnson Aces Children's Defense Fund's Nonpartisan Legislative Report Card Rep.Hank Johnson
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on National Mentoring Month Rep.Adam Smith
Jan. 30, 2020 Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Shore Celebrate National Award for Excellent Outcomes in Child Welfare Sen.Pete Ricketts
Jan. 30, 2020 Castor Introduces Kids PRIVCY Act to Strengthen COPPA Rep.Kathy Castor
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Letter Urging House Leadership To Bring Forward Bill to Ban Vaping Flavors Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to receive the @NatlHeadStart PROMISE Award with @RepDannyDavis . Through legislation like my RISE from Trauma Act & partners like @NatlHeadStart , we can address the trauma in young people's lives & give kids a fighting chance to build a healthy foundation for success." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Buchanan Leads Congressional Hearing on Human Trafficking Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Creator of Childhood Trauma Pilot In Manchester Will Join Pappas At State Of The Union Rep.Chris Pappas
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin Honored By Head Start Association As Champion For Children And Families Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Larson Highlights Need to Create Paid Family & Medical Leave Plan Rep.John Larson
Jan. 28, 2020 Representative Sylvia Garcia Joins Bicameral Congressional Leaders to Call on The Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children in Flores Amicus Brief Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 28, 2020 Stefanik Testifies at Ways & Means Committee Hearing on Bipartisan Paid Leave Proposal Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House @WaysMeansCmte held a hearing to discuss the #FAMILYAct--a bill I cosponsor. The #FAMILYAct would help more Illinoisans care for themselves & their families without risking their job or their paycheck. It's time to make #PaidLeave accessible to every American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Testimony of Rep. DeLauro, Hearing on Legislative Proposals for Paid Family and Medical Leave Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Jan. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call On Ninth Circuit To Uphold Protections For Migrant Children In Flores Amicus Brief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call on the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children in Flores Amicus Brief Rep.Nanette Barragán
Jan. 28, 2020 Inhofe Joins Legislation to Give Mothers the Ability to Receive Child Support While They Are Pregnant Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2020 Warren Joins More than 100 Colleagues on Flores Amicus Brief Calling on Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration keeps attacking the Flores agreement that protects immigrant kids. With Democrats from the Senate and the House, I'm proud to tell the courts they must uphold these protections. Immigrants are America!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Supporting Child Nutrition Rulemaking Rep.Jamie Comer
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Indefinite family detention is harmful to children & parents, inconsistent with our nation's values, & doesn't make us safer. I joined more than 100 Senate & House Dems in filing a brief in Flores v. Barr with the 9th Circuit to stand against Trump Admin's immoral policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Global Hope Act of 2019 Rep.Michael McCaul
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "I agree, @SenFeinstein --Congress needs to act against the youth vaping epidemic. 5 million children are now hooked on e-cigs. That's a 135% increase over the last 2 years of the Trump presidency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Youth tobacco use is at its highest in nearly 20 years, primarily driven by e-cigarettes resulting in over 5 million youth now vaping across America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The rise of teen vaping is an epidemic, so I've introduced bipartisan legislation supported by @American_Heart and @LungAssociation to increase funding for prevention and awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes and harmful tobacco products." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 24, 2020 Gov. Justice presents $60,000 check to help fund renovations to Mason County 4-H Youth Camp Sen.Jim Justice
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 23, 2020 Engel, DeGette Lead Over 50 House Colleagues in Demanding Complete Ban on E-Cigarettes Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Norcross, Student-Parents Discuss Need for Quality, Affordable Child Care Rep.Donald Norcross
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The youth vaping epidemic has now hooked 5 million kids - an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of the Trump Administration. We must act now to protect the next generation of children from nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Dr. Ruiz's Statement Supporting Indian Child Welfare Act Rep.Raul Ruiz
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Subcommittee Presses FDA on Menthol Exception from Ban on Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 22, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 21, 2020 Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Make New Jersey First State in the Nation to Impose Permanent Ban on Flavored Vape Products Rep.Herb Conaway, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Morelle, Local Advocates Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Early Childhood Services Rep.Joe Morelle
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