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Dec. 11, 2019 Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 11, 2019 Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Expands Paid Parental Leave for All Federal Workers, Raises Wages for Service Members, Provides for a Strong National Defense Rep. Donald Norcross
Dec. 11, 2019 Ernst, Colleagues Push Bipartisan Bill Prioritizing Children's Health Care Research Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Pingree Votes For BIW Funding, Paid Parental Leave, Climate Readiness Provisions in FY2020 NDAA Compromise Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 10, 2019 Blackburn, Cortez Masto Introduce END Child Exploitation Act Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Because of the Trump administration's health care sabotage: Over 400,000 more kids in America were forced to go without health insurance in 2018 than in 2016. That's appalling." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - DeLauro Testifies on FAMILY Act at Oversight and Reform Committee Hearing on Paid Family and Medical Leave Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution to Secure Placement for Gold Star Families in Senate Offices Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Paid parental leave should be a reality for working parents. I'm glad the issue is getting attn in #NDAA, but I'd like to see solutions that fit needs of working moms & dads in #Iowa & across the country, not just those fortunate enough to have a fed job." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 10, 2019 Following Visit with Seattle Housing, Education and Community Leaders, Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Improve Educational Opportunities for Youth Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2019 Beyer Statement On NDAA Paid Parental Leave Provision Rep. Donald Beyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to the Jesse White Tumblers on 60 years of entertainment--and thank you to Jesse White for providing mentorship and a place for young people to grow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Wagner and Brown Introduce Fly Together Act Rep. Ann Wagner
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 In Meeting with Seattle Housing, Education, and Community Leaders, Senator Murray Previews Bill Inspired by Successful Washington State Programs to Improve Education Opportunities for Youth Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2019 Rosen Statement on IG Report Highlighting Trump Administration's Failure to Reunite Families Separated At Southern Border Sen. Jacky Rosen
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "6.2 MILLION middle and high schoolers are now regularly using tobacco products, mostly e-cigarettes. The Trump @US_FDA needs to take this seriously--and the President needs to follow through on his promise to ban e-cig flavors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rosen Sends Letter to DHS Calling for an Investigation into Allegations of Political Interference in TPS Terminations Sen. Jacky Rosen
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "For the past two years, President Trump and the @US_FDA have seen & ignored the evidence of skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. It is long past time they did something about it. The President must fulfill his promise and ban the e-cig flavors that are hooking our kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Manchin, Capito introduce bipartisan paid family leave legislation Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Every Child Deserves a Family Act Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 5, 2019 Rep. Gallego Bill to Protect Native American Children Approved in Committee Sen. Ruben Gallego
Dec. 4, 2019 Jaime Herrera Beutler Supports Solution to Provide Financial Relief for New Parents Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Bonamici Stands Up Against Trump Policies Harming Kids in Immigrant Families Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 4, 2019 Allred, Stefanik, Cassidy, Sinema, Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Parents in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Steil Co-Introduces Solution to Help Working Families Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The rise in the use of e-cigarettes among kids is a crisis and now President Trump has retreated. Trump is wrong to put corporate special interests ahead of public health and the health of our children." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 4, 2019 Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting Families in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I hope the President cares more about our children's health than lobbying pressure from Big Tobacco & Big Vape. With more than 5M kids now hooked on vaping, we can't afford to wait--Pres. Trump must stick by his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. has consistently put Big Tobacco ahead of the health and wellbeing of American families. The President's reported decision to walk back his proposed ban on kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors is just the latest example of this unfortunate trend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin Sends Bipartisan & Bicameral Letter To President Trump Urging For Final E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 27, 2019 DeLauro Condemns Trump Administration's New Round of Family Separation Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision to cave to corporate special interests and reverse course on flavored vaping products puts kids' health at risk. We must listen to health experts and take action to protect children from the dangers of vaping." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 27, 2019 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Jose Serrano, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science - Gonzalez Expands Push Against Child Exploitation Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Join Senate Democrats to Slam Trump Administration's Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Young People Become Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 26, 2019 Pallone Joins Town Hall to Discuss Dangers of Vaping Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2019 Rosen Statement Commemorating National Family Caregivers Month Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The gifts and products we buy children should not end with an emergency room visit. We must keep pressure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that the toys our children, grandchildren, and loved ones receive are not dangers in disguise." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Updated: Senator Warren Urges Regulators and Companies to Increase Oversight, Address Health Impacts of E-Cigarette Products Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Schumer reveals: Airlines continue to lack policy that assures kids sit with their parents on flights--but Feds were directed to fix this in 2016; with holiday travel afoot throughout Upstate NY, senator demands Feds enact a family seating policy that doesn't cost people more $$$ Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "We must make sure that our next FDA Commissioner is not going to bow to pressure from corporate special interests at the cost of public health, but will listen to our health officials and medical experts, and take action to protect children from the dangers of vaping." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "With the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season coming up: Airlines continue to lack policy assuring that kids sit with their families on flights. But we passed a law to fix this problem in 2016! It's time for the @USDOT to act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Klobuchar, Blunt Announce Unanimous Senate Passage of Resolution Marking National Adoption Month & Day in November Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Senator Markey Queries YouTube on Apparent Gap in Advertising Policies to Protect Children Sen. Ed Markey
Nov. 22, 2019 21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act Rep. Grace Meng
Date Title Politician
Dec. 11, 2019 Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 11, 2019 Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Expands Paid Parental Leave for All Federal Workers, Raises Wages for Service Members, Provides for a Strong National Defense Rep.Donald Norcross
Dec. 11, 2019 Ernst, Colleagues Push Bipartisan Bill Prioritizing Children's Health Care Research Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Pingree Votes For BIW Funding, Paid Parental Leave, Climate Readiness Provisions in FY2020 NDAA Compromise Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 10, 2019 Blackburn, Cortez Masto Introduce END Child Exploitation Act Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Because of the Trump administration's health care sabotage: Over 400,000 more kids in America were forced to go without health insurance in 2018 than in 2016. That's appalling." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - DeLauro Testifies on FAMILY Act at Oversight and Reform Committee Hearing on Paid Family and Medical Leave Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 10, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution to Secure Placement for Gold Star Families in Senate Offices Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Paid parental leave should be a reality for working parents. I'm glad the issue is getting attn in #NDAA, but I'd like to see solutions that fit needs of working moms & dads in #Iowa & across the country, not just those fortunate enough to have a fed job." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 10, 2019 Following Visit with Seattle Housing, Education and Community Leaders, Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Improve Educational Opportunities for Youth Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2019 Beyer Statement On NDAA Paid Parental Leave Provision Rep.Donald Beyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to the Jesse White Tumblers on 60 years of entertainment--and thank you to Jesse White for providing mentorship and a place for young people to grow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Wagner and Brown Introduce Fly Together Act Rep.Ann Wagner
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 In Meeting with Seattle Housing, Education, and Community Leaders, Senator Murray Previews Bill Inspired by Successful Washington State Programs to Improve Education Opportunities for Youth Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2019 Rosen Statement on IG Report Highlighting Trump Administration's Failure to Reunite Families Separated At Southern Border Sen.Jacky Rosen
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "6.2 MILLION middle and high schoolers are now regularly using tobacco products, mostly e-cigarettes. The Trump @US_FDA needs to take this seriously--and the President needs to follow through on his promise to ban e-cig flavors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rosen Sends Letter to DHS Calling for an Investigation into Allegations of Political Interference in TPS Terminations Sen.Jacky Rosen
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "For the past two years, President Trump and the @US_FDA have seen & ignored the evidence of skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. It is long past time they did something about it. The President must fulfill his promise and ban the e-cig flavors that are hooking our kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Manchin, Capito introduce bipartisan paid family leave legislation Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Every Child Deserves a Family Act Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 5, 2019 Rep. Gallego Bill to Protect Native American Children Approved in Committee Sen.Ruben Gallego
Dec. 4, 2019 Jaime Herrera Beutler Supports Solution to Provide Financial Relief for New Parents Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Bonamici Stands Up Against Trump Policies Harming Kids in Immigrant Families Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 4, 2019 Allred, Stefanik, Cassidy, Sinema, Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Parents in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions Rep.Jeff Van Drew, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Steil Co-Introduces Solution to Help Working Families Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The rise in the use of e-cigarettes among kids is a crisis and now President Trump has retreated. Trump is wrong to put corporate special interests ahead of public health and the health of our children." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 4, 2019 Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting Families in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I hope the President cares more about our children's health than lobbying pressure from Big Tobacco & Big Vape. With more than 5M kids now hooked on vaping, we can't afford to wait--Pres. Trump must stick by his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. has consistently put Big Tobacco ahead of the health and wellbeing of American families. The President's reported decision to walk back his proposed ban on kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors is just the latest example of this unfortunate trend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin Sends Bipartisan & Bicameral Letter To President Trump Urging For Final E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 27, 2019 DeLauro Condemns Trump Administration's New Round of Family Separation Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision to cave to corporate special interests and reverse course on flavored vaping products puts kids' health at risk. We must listen to health experts and take action to protect children from the dangers of vaping." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 27, 2019 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Jose Serrano, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science - Gonzalez Expands Push Against Child Exploitation Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Join Senate Democrats to Slam Trump Administration's Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Young People Become Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 26, 2019 Pallone Joins Town Hall to Discuss Dangers of Vaping Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2019 Rosen Statement Commemorating National Family Caregivers Month Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The gifts and products we buy children should not end with an emergency room visit. We must keep pressure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that the toys our children, grandchildren, and loved ones receive are not dangers in disguise." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Updated: Senator Warren Urges Regulators and Companies to Increase Oversight, Address Health Impacts of E-Cigarette Products Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Schumer reveals: Airlines continue to lack policy that assures kids sit with their parents on flights--but Feds were directed to fix this in 2016; with holiday travel afoot throughout Upstate NY, senator demands Feds enact a family seating policy that doesn't cost people more $$$ Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "We must make sure that our next FDA Commissioner is not going to bow to pressure from corporate special interests at the cost of public health, but will listen to our health officials and medical experts, and take action to protect children from the dangers of vaping." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "With the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season coming up: Airlines continue to lack policy assuring that kids sit with their families on flights. But we passed a law to fix this problem in 2016! It's time for the @USDOT to act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Klobuchar, Blunt Announce Unanimous Senate Passage of Resolution Marking National Adoption Month & Day in November Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Senator Markey Queries YouTube on Apparent Gap in Advertising Policies to Protect Children Sen.Ed Markey
Nov. 22, 2019 21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act Rep.Grace Meng
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