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June 4, 2018 Durbin & Markey Introduce New Legislation To Protect Children's Online Privacy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2018 Inside Texas Politics: McCaul and Sadie Keller join Jason Whitely to discuss Childhood Cancer STAR Act Rep. Michael McCaul
June 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Immigration Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 3, 2018 At Border, Merkley Demands Answers on Cruel Child Separation Policy Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 1, 2018 Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Protect Children Left Alone When Parents Arrested or Detained By Immigration Officials Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Colorado Senate - Gov. Hickenlooper vetoes three bills Sen. John Hickenlooper
June 1, 2018 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump can't hide the fact that his @DHSgov started the shameful policy that separates children from immigrant parents. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 1, 2018 Tweet - "Immigrant families fleeing violence and danger from their home countries should not have to experience more suffering in this country by being torn apart from their loved ones. Today I stand in solidarity with thousands of Americans who understand that #FamiliesBelongTogether" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2018 Tweet - "All Americans should be disgusted by the Trump Administration's policy of separating mothers & father from their children arriving at the border. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 31, 2018 Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Legislation to Help Protect Student Athletes from Concussions at Event with Former NFL Players and John Muir Doctor Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
May 31, 2018 Capito Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect Victims of Child Abuse Sen. Shelley Capito
May 31, 2018 Udall, Heinrich Cosponsor Bill Protecting Children Separated From Parents By Immigration Authorities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 30, 2018 Why I'm Fighting for Child Care Reform Rep. Donald Norcross
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "Having access to high-quality child care can make all the difference for young parents trying to finish their degree. It's inspiring to see the good work happening at Oakland HS to ensure all students succeed." Sen. Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that despite the Trump-Pence Administration's attempts to undermine investments in the health of women and youths, King County can continue providing young people the information they need to make healthy decisions and plan for their futures:" Sen. Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - ".@EverettHerald is correct--President Trump's attempt to roll back family planning funding will only lead to more unplanned pregnancies, disproportionately affect low-income women, and overburden our community health centers:" Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Letter to Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and the California Legislative Women's Caucus - Expand and Improve Child Care in CA Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
May 29, 2018 Kaine Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill Protecting Children Separated from Parents by Immigration Authorities Sen. Tim Kaine
May 29, 2018 Senator Murray Highlights Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts Following Court Decision Against Trump-Pence Administration's Attempt to Terminate Grant for King County Program Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent letters to high school and middle school Superintendents across Illinois requesting information on student use of e-cigarettes and vaping products, such as the JUUL vaping device." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2018 Senators Roberts & Moran and Cong. Yoder Introduce Kelsey Smith Act in Senate and House Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
May 25, 2018 Bennet Introduces Bill to Protect Minor Children Left Behind When Parents Arrested or Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials Sen. Michael Bennet
May 25, 2018 Gillibrand, Tillis Announce Committee Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Protect Military Families From Intimate Partner Violence And Child Abuse Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 24, 2018 Linda Sánchez Introduces Amendment that Expands Child Care Benefit for Working Families Rep. Linda Sánchez
May 24, 2018 Rep. Chu Amendment to TANF Reauthorization Would Have Encouraged States to Help Parents Return to Work Rep. Judy Chu
May 24, 2018 Senator Young Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Victims of Child Abuse Sen. Todd Young
May 24, 2018 Larson, Neal Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Jobs for Parents Rep. John Larson
May 24, 2018 Kaine Praises Virginia Wins in 2019 Defense Bill, Celebrates Inclusion of his military Spouse Employment Bills Sen. Tim Kaine
May 24, 2018 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis Markup on the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act Rep. Danny Davis
May 24, 2018 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis Markup on the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act Rep. Danny Davis
May 24, 2018 Senators Blunt, Coons and Representatives Poe, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Victims of Child Abuse Sen. Chris Coons, ...
May 24, 2018 Peters Consumer Protection Provisions Signed into Law Sen. Gary Peters
May 23, 2018 Menendez, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2018 Latta-Backed Childhood Cancer STAR Act Approved By U.S. House Of Representatives Rep. Bob Latta
May 23, 2018 House Passes Childhood Cancer STAR Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 23, 2018 Rep. Roybal-Allard and Sen. Smith Reintroduce Bill to Protect Safety of Minor Children Left Alone When Parents Are Arrested or Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 23, 2018 Calvert-napolitano Amendment Supporting the National Guard Youth Challenge Program Approved by House Rep. Ken Calvert
May 23, 2018 Whitehouse Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Treatment for Babies Exposed to Opioids Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
May 23, 2018 Rep. Sewell Statement on Passage of Two-Year Funding Bill Rep. Terri Sewell
May 23, 2018 Markey, Barton, Rush, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Children's Online Privacy Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 23, 2018 Sen. Coons' bill reauthorizes funding for advocacy centers for victims of child abuse, including centers in Georgetown, Dover, & Wilmington Sen. Chris Coons
May 23, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children Sen. John Cornyn, ...
May 23, 2018 STAR Act Heads to President's Desk Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
May 23, 2018 Hearing of the House Ways and means Committee - Opening Statment of Rep. Richard Neal, Markup of "JOBS for Success Act" Rep. Richard Neal
May 23, 2018 Brown, Portman, Capito, King, Manchin, Heller, Casey, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Treatment for Babies Exposed To Opioids Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
May 23, 2018 King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Care for Kids with Complex Medical Conditions Sen. Angus King
May 23, 2018 Sen. Tina Smith Leads 23 Senators in Calling to Protect Minor Children Left Alone When Parents are Arrested or Detained By U.S. Immigration Officials Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 23, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at MomsRising Press Conference Calling for an End to Family Separation Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 23, 2018 Durbin Questions Trump Administration's Cruel Crackdown On Children Fleeing Persecution Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2018 King Re-Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Treatment for Babies Exposed to Opioids Sen. Angus King
May 22, 2018 Congress Passes Reed's Childhood Cancer STAR Act to Fund Innovative Research & Help More Kids Beat Pediatric Cancer Sen. Jack Reed
May 22, 2018 Sarbanes Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize School-Based Health Centers Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 22, 2018 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of His Amendment to Modernize and Expand Healthy Marriage Promotion and Fatherhood Grants Rep. Danny Davis
May 22, 2018 Neal Introduces Legislation to Improve Parents' Access to Good Jobs Rep. Richard Neal
May 22, 2018 Capito Childhood Cancer Bill Heads to President Trump's Desk Sen. Shelley Capito
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't know about the current child care crisis, chances are you're not a parent crushed by climbing costs. Glad to talk to @BelReporter about how my #ChildCare4All bill will help make care more affordable, improve access to early learning, & improve worker pay & training" Sen. Patty Murray
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Federal Communications Commission - Senator Markey Leads Defense of Strong Rules for Children's Educational Television Programming Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 21, 2018 RIers Urge Congress to Pass Reed's Childhood Cancer STAR Act to Fund Innovative Research & Help More Kids Beat Pediatric Cancer Sen. Jack Reed
May 18, 2018 Velázquez on the GOP Farm Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 18, 2018 Warren and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemember Blast Exposure Injury Prevention Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 18, 2018 Change in Tennessee Law Rep. Steve Cohen
May 18, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at Moms Summit: Addressing the Needs of America's Families Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 18, 2018 Senators Duckworth, Murray Announce New Study to Examine Child Care Challenges Faced by Student Parents in College Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 17, 2018 Holland Sentinel - Addressing the Youth Opioid Crisis Sen. Gary Peters
May 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Swiftly Implement Funding Increase to Affordable Child Care Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 17, 2018 Wicker Introduces Bill to Expand Junior ROTC Units Sen. Roger Wicker
May 16, 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 Rep. Bobby Scott
May 16, 2018 National Foster Care Month Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "I'll just keep saying it: families across the country are facing a child care crisis. This shouldn't be a partisan issue--and I'm going to keep doing everything to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. #movement4childcare" Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2018 Letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director for the National Institutes of Health - Bennet, Schatz to NIH: Are we becoming addicted to tech? Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
May 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Bring Abducted Child Back to Texas Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "The craze among kids for e-cig flavors like whipped cream, candy & cookies is not only a bad trend, but a recipe for disaster that's fueling an outright addiction that appears to be getting worse. Was in Cuse today calling for swift action from the feds." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2018 Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon.com, Inc. - Senator Markey and Congressman Barton Query Amazon About Child Privacy Protections for New Echo Dot Kids Edition Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 10, 2018 Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Take Stronger Action To Protect Kids From E-Cigarette Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 4, 2018 Durbin & Markey Introduce New Legislation To Protect Children's Online Privacy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2018 Inside Texas Politics: McCaul and Sadie Keller join Jason Whitely to discuss Childhood Cancer STAR Act Rep.Michael McCaul
June 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Immigration Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 3, 2018 At Border, Merkley Demands Answers on Cruel Child Separation Policy Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 1, 2018 Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Protect Children Left Alone When Parents Arrested or Detained By Immigration Officials Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Colorado Senate - Gov. Hickenlooper vetoes three bills Sen.John Hickenlooper
June 1, 2018 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump can't hide the fact that his @DHSgov started the shameful policy that separates children from immigrant parents. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 1, 2018 Tweet - "Immigrant families fleeing violence and danger from their home countries should not have to experience more suffering in this country by being torn apart from their loved ones. Today I stand in solidarity with thousands of Americans who understand that #FamiliesBelongTogether" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2018 Tweet - "All Americans should be disgusted by the Trump Administration's policy of separating mothers & father from their children arriving at the border. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 31, 2018 Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Legislation to Help Protect Student Athletes from Concussions at Event with Former NFL Players and John Muir Doctor Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
May 31, 2018 Capito Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect Victims of Child Abuse Sen.Shelley Capito
May 31, 2018 Udall, Heinrich Cosponsor Bill Protecting Children Separated From Parents By Immigration Authorities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 30, 2018 Why I'm Fighting for Child Care Reform Rep.Donald Norcross
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "Having access to high-quality child care can make all the difference for young parents trying to finish their degree. It's inspiring to see the good work happening at Oakland HS to ensure all students succeed." Sen.Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that despite the Trump-Pence Administration's attempts to undermine investments in the health of women and youths, King County can continue providing young people the information they need to make healthy decisions and plan for their futures:" Sen.Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - ".@EverettHerald is correct--President Trump's attempt to roll back family planning funding will only lead to more unplanned pregnancies, disproportionately affect low-income women, and overburden our community health centers:" Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Letter to Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and the California Legislative Women's Caucus - Expand and Improve Child Care in CA Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
May 29, 2018 Kaine Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill Protecting Children Separated from Parents by Immigration Authorities Sen.Tim Kaine
May 29, 2018 Senator Murray Highlights Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts Following Court Decision Against Trump-Pence Administration's Attempt to Terminate Grant for King County Program Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent letters to high school and middle school Superintendents across Illinois requesting information on student use of e-cigarettes and vaping products, such as the JUUL vaping device." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2018 Senators Roberts & Moran and Cong. Yoder Introduce Kelsey Smith Act in Senate and House Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
May 25, 2018 Bennet Introduces Bill to Protect Minor Children Left Behind When Parents Arrested or Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials Sen.Michael Bennet
May 25, 2018 Gillibrand, Tillis Announce Committee Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Protect Military Families From Intimate Partner Violence And Child Abuse Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 24, 2018 Linda Sánchez Introduces Amendment that Expands Child Care Benefit for Working Families Rep.Linda Sánchez
May 24, 2018 Rep. Chu Amendment to TANF Reauthorization Would Have Encouraged States to Help Parents Return to Work Rep.Judy Chu
May 24, 2018 Senator Young Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Victims of Child Abuse Sen.Todd Young
May 24, 2018 Larson, Neal Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Jobs for Parents Rep.John Larson
May 24, 2018 Kaine Praises Virginia Wins in 2019 Defense Bill, Celebrates Inclusion of his military Spouse Employment Bills Sen.Tim Kaine
May 24, 2018 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis Markup on the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act Rep.Danny Davis
May 24, 2018 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis Markup on the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act Rep.Danny Davis
May 24, 2018 Senators Blunt, Coons and Representatives Poe, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Victims of Child Abuse Sen.Chris Coons, ...
May 24, 2018 Peters Consumer Protection Provisions Signed into Law Sen.Gary Peters
May 23, 2018 Menendez, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Continue Support for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2018 Latta-Backed Childhood Cancer STAR Act Approved By U.S. House Of Representatives Rep.Bob Latta
May 23, 2018 House Passes Childhood Cancer STAR Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 23, 2018 Rep. Roybal-Allard and Sen. Smith Reintroduce Bill to Protect Safety of Minor Children Left Alone When Parents Are Arrested or Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 23, 2018 Calvert-napolitano Amendment Supporting the National Guard Youth Challenge Program Approved by House Rep.Ken Calvert
May 23, 2018 Whitehouse Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Treatment for Babies Exposed to Opioids Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
May 23, 2018 Rep. Sewell Statement on Passage of Two-Year Funding Bill Rep.Terri Sewell
May 23, 2018 Markey, Barton, Rush, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Children's Online Privacy Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 23, 2018 Sen. Coons' bill reauthorizes funding for advocacy centers for victims of child abuse, including centers in Georgetown, Dover, & Wilmington Sen.Chris Coons
May 23, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children Sen.John Cornyn, ...
May 23, 2018 STAR Act Heads to President's Desk Rep.Michael McCaul, ...
May 23, 2018 Hearing of the House Ways and means Committee - Opening Statment of Rep. Richard Neal, Markup of "JOBS for Success Act" Rep.Richard Neal
May 23, 2018 Brown, Portman, Capito, King, Manchin, Heller, Casey, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Treatment for Babies Exposed To Opioids Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
May 23, 2018 King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Care for Kids with Complex Medical Conditions Sen.Angus King
May 23, 2018 Sen. Tina Smith Leads 23 Senators in Calling to Protect Minor Children Left Alone When Parents are Arrested or Detained By U.S. Immigration Officials Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 23, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at MomsRising Press Conference Calling for an End to Family Separation Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 23, 2018 Durbin Questions Trump Administration's Cruel Crackdown On Children Fleeing Persecution Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2018 King Re-Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Treatment for Babies Exposed to Opioids Sen.Angus King
May 22, 2018 Congress Passes Reed's Childhood Cancer STAR Act to Fund Innovative Research & Help More Kids Beat Pediatric Cancer Sen.Jack Reed
May 22, 2018 Sarbanes Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize School-Based Health Centers Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 22, 2018 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of His Amendment to Modernize and Expand Healthy Marriage Promotion and Fatherhood Grants Rep.Danny Davis
May 22, 2018 Neal Introduces Legislation to Improve Parents' Access to Good Jobs Rep.Richard Neal
May 22, 2018 Capito Childhood Cancer Bill Heads to President Trump's Desk Sen.Shelley Capito
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't know about the current child care crisis, chances are you're not a parent crushed by climbing costs. Glad to talk to @BelReporter about how my #ChildCare4All bill will help make care more affordable, improve access to early learning, & improve worker pay & training" Sen.Patty Murray
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Federal Communications Commission - Senator Markey Leads Defense of Strong Rules for Children's Educational Television Programming Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 21, 2018 RIers Urge Congress to Pass Reed's Childhood Cancer STAR Act to Fund Innovative Research & Help More Kids Beat Pediatric Cancer Sen.Jack Reed
May 18, 2018 Velázquez on the GOP Farm Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 18, 2018 Warren and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemember Blast Exposure Injury Prevention Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 18, 2018 Change in Tennessee Law Rep.Steve Cohen
May 18, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at Moms Summit: Addressing the Needs of America's Families Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 18, 2018 Senators Duckworth, Murray Announce New Study to Examine Child Care Challenges Faced by Student Parents in College Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 17, 2018 Holland Sentinel - Addressing the Youth Opioid Crisis Sen.Gary Peters
May 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Swiftly Implement Funding Increase to Affordable Child Care Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 17, 2018 Wicker Introduces Bill to Expand Junior ROTC Units Sen.Roger Wicker
May 16, 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 Rep.Bobby Scott
May 16, 2018 National Foster Care Month Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "I'll just keep saying it: families across the country are facing a child care crisis. This shouldn't be a partisan issue--and I'm going to keep doing everything to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. #movement4childcare" Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2018 Letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director for the National Institutes of Health - Bennet, Schatz to NIH: Are we becoming addicted to tech? Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
May 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Bring Abducted Child Back to Texas Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "The craze among kids for e-cig flavors like whipped cream, candy & cookies is not only a bad trend, but a recipe for disaster that's fueling an outright addiction that appears to be getting worse. Was in Cuse today calling for swift action from the feds." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2018 Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon.com, Inc. - Senator Markey and Congressman Barton Query Amazon About Child Privacy Protections for New Echo Dot Kids Edition Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 10, 2018 Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Take Stronger Action To Protect Kids From E-Cigarette Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin
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