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Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Dingell: USDA proposed rule to limit access to food assistance programs undermines veterans and children in Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell
Oct. 23, 2019 Booker Introduces Legislation to Help Eliminate Neglected Diseases of Poverty in United States Sen. Cory Booker
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Re: Newest Administration Proposal to Cut SNAP Benefits Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Harder Slams "Heartless" Proposal to Take School Lunches Away from Poor Children Rep. Josh Harder
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Scott Responds to USDA Analysis Showing Nearly 1 Million Kids Would Lose Automatic Access for Free Schools Under Proposed Cuts to SNAP Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bishop, Hearing on Food and Nutrition Service Policy and Programs Rep. Sanford Bishop, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on USDA Rule to Increase Accountability Rep. Jamie Comer
Oct. 16, 2019 Johnson: Not One Child Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Stevens, Hayes, Sewell, Kuster introduce bill to reduce prescription drug costs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just BLOCKED President Trump's #PublicCharge rule from taking effect. This disastrous policy would have disenfranchised low-income communities & punished immigrant families for seeking public services. To immigrant communities -- we have your back." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the President's #WarOnWorkingFamilies. House Democrats will continue to work to protect access to anti-poverty programs & services so that more Americans can thrive and Make It In America." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 3, 2019 Shaheen unveils affordable housing & economic security package Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Kelly, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescription Drugs Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed visiting @loaves_fishes in Naperville today. They are a non-profit that helps fight food insecurity and hunger in their community by providing nearly 4 million pounds of food to those in need with the help of 1,500 volunteers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019 Carter Announces Federal Grant for Park Place Outreach in Savannah Rep. Buddy Carter
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's policy to cut SNAP will take food assistance away from 118,000 Wisconsinites, including children, the elderly & people with disabilities. That's wrong and I'm calling on @USDA to withdraw their dangerous plan to harm Wisconsinites. #HandsOffSnap" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand here with everyone at #GlobalCitizen in Central Park who is working to fight global poverty. The United States we know and love helps kids and families around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 National Family Meals Month Sen. Roger Marshall
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families Rep. Ed Case, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Rep. Courtney Announces More Than $2.9 Million In Federal Funding For City Of Norwich Rep. Joe Courtney
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "For the 17th month in a row, there are more open jobs than unemployed workers. Great news, but it can present challenges for employers looking to hire. Secretary of @USDOL nominee Eugene Scalia & I discussed what DOL can do to help equip workers for today's job market." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "In 2018, the @uscensusbureau found that 11.9 million children lived in poverty. We must redouble efforts to #EndChildPoverty. The Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty & Opportunity will continue to protect proven anti-poverty programs & resist Admin's efforts to take them away." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children Rep. Lucy McBath, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Congressmen Kim and Hill introduce bill to protect veterans from VA errors Sen. Andy Kim, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - "Maryland Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider Food and Nutrition Benefit Changes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "New Census report shows that American families are seeing the benefits of Republican policies that let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Since #GOPTaxCuts: Median household income reached the highest level ever poverty reached its lowest level since 2001" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Interesting AEI chart based on this week's Census report that shows the percentage of middle- and low-income Americans is shrinking "because they are moving up." " Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Reps. Gomez and Harder introduce legislation to address food insecurity on college campuses Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 McEachin, Barragán, Jayapal, Luján, Duckworth, Booker introduce legislation to make solar energy more affordable for low income families Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Duckworth, Booker Introduce Bill to Make Solar Energy More Affordable for Low Income Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on 2018 Census Bureau Report Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Investments in Affordable Housing for Seattle, Longview Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2019 Cantwell Announces $623K in New Housing Grants for Longview Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 10, 2019 Cantwell Announces More than $15M in New Housing, Homelessness Grants Coming to Seattle Funding from HUD grant programs will help increase supply of affordable housing, address homelessness Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 9, 2019 Poverty a Death Sentence, Sanders Declares, as GAO Links Inequality to Mortality Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Cantwell Announces $373K in New Housing Grants for Wenatchee, East Wenatchee Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 4, 2019 Norcross & NJ Leaders: Let's Address Inequality by Providing Tax Relief for Working Families Rep. Donald Norcross
Sept. 3, 2019 Congressman Neguse Announces $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Support STEM Students at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University Rep. Joe Neguse
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Creating job opportunities for teens is one of the best ways to invest in communities struggling with poverty & violence. With programs like Lumity & the Chicago HEAL Initiative, we can uplift communities by addressing the root causes of violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Bost Announces Head Start Grant For Franklin And Williamson Counties Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 20, 2019 Better Service for Nebraskans in Need Sen. Pete Ricketts
Date Title Politician
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Dingell: USDA proposed rule to limit access to food assistance programs undermines veterans and children in Michigan Rep.Debbie Dingell
Oct. 23, 2019 Booker Introduces Legislation to Help Eliminate Neglected Diseases of Poverty in United States Sen.Cory Booker
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Re: Newest Administration Proposal to Cut SNAP Benefits Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Harder Slams "Heartless" Proposal to Take School Lunches Away from Poor Children Rep.Josh Harder
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Scott Responds to USDA Analysis Showing Nearly 1 Million Kids Would Lose Automatic Access for Free Schools Under Proposed Cuts to SNAP Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bishop, Hearing on Food and Nutrition Service Policy and Programs Rep.Sanford Bishop, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on USDA Rule to Increase Accountability Rep.Jamie Comer
Oct. 16, 2019 Johnson: Not One Child Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Stevens, Hayes, Sewell, Kuster introduce bill to reduce prescription drug costs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries Rep.Haley Stevens, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just BLOCKED President Trump's #PublicCharge rule from taking effect. This disastrous policy would have disenfranchised low-income communities & punished immigrant families for seeking public services. To immigrant communities -- we have your back." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the President's #WarOnWorkingFamilies. House Democrats will continue to work to protect access to anti-poverty programs & services so that more Americans can thrive and Make It In America." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 3, 2019 Shaheen unveils affordable housing & economic security package Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Kelly, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescription Drugs Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed visiting @loaves_fishes in Naperville today. They are a non-profit that helps fight food insecurity and hunger in their community by providing nearly 4 million pounds of food to those in need with the help of 1,500 volunteers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019 Carter Announces Federal Grant for Park Place Outreach in Savannah Rep.Buddy Carter
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's policy to cut SNAP will take food assistance away from 118,000 Wisconsinites, including children, the elderly & people with disabilities. That's wrong and I'm calling on @USDA to withdraw their dangerous plan to harm Wisconsinites. #HandsOffSnap" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand here with everyone at #GlobalCitizen in Central Park who is working to fight global poverty. The United States we know and love helps kids and families around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 National Family Meals Month Sen.Roger Marshall
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families Rep.Ed Case, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Rep. Courtney Announces More Than $2.9 Million In Federal Funding For City Of Norwich Rep.Joe Courtney
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "For the 17th month in a row, there are more open jobs than unemployed workers. Great news, but it can present challenges for employers looking to hire. Secretary of @USDOL nominee Eugene Scalia & I discussed what DOL can do to help equip workers for today's job market." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "In 2018, the @uscensusbureau found that 11.9 million children lived in poverty. We must redouble efforts to #EndChildPoverty. The Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty & Opportunity will continue to protect proven anti-poverty programs & resist Admin's efforts to take them away." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children Rep.Lucy McBath, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Congressmen Kim and Hill introduce bill to protect veterans from VA errors Sen.Andy Kim, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - "Maryland Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider Food and Nutrition Benefit Changes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "New Census report shows that American families are seeing the benefits of Republican policies that let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Since #GOPTaxCuts: Median household income reached the highest level ever poverty reached its lowest level since 2001" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Interesting AEI chart based on this week's Census report that shows the percentage of middle- and low-income Americans is shrinking "because they are moving up." " Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Reps. Gomez and Harder introduce legislation to address food insecurity on college campuses Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 McEachin, Barragán, Jayapal, Luján, Duckworth, Booker introduce legislation to make solar energy more affordable for low income families Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Duckworth, Booker Introduce Bill to Make Solar Energy More Affordable for Low Income Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on 2018 Census Bureau Report Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Investments in Affordable Housing for Seattle, Longview Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2019 Cantwell Announces $623K in New Housing Grants for Longview Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 10, 2019 Cantwell Announces More than $15M in New Housing, Homelessness Grants Coming to Seattle Funding from HUD grant programs will help increase supply of affordable housing, address homelessness Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 9, 2019 Poverty a Death Sentence, Sanders Declares, as GAO Links Inequality to Mortality Sen.Bernie Sanders
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Cantwell Announces $373K in New Housing Grants for Wenatchee, East Wenatchee Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 4, 2019 Norcross & NJ Leaders: Let's Address Inequality by Providing Tax Relief for Working Families Rep.Donald Norcross
Sept. 3, 2019 Congressman Neguse Announces $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Support STEM Students at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University Rep.Joe Neguse
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Creating job opportunities for teens is one of the best ways to invest in communities struggling with poverty & violence. With programs like Lumity & the Chicago HEAL Initiative, we can uplift communities by addressing the root causes of violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Bost Announces Head Start Grant For Franklin And Williamson Counties Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 20, 2019 Better Service for Nebraskans in Need Sen.Pete Ricketts
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