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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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