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May 5, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over 350,000 Children in Oregon Will Receive Critical Food Assistance Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 4, 2020 Representatives Danny K. Davis and John Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access for Homeless and Foster Youth to Economic Impact Payments Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2020 Blunt Rochester Highlights Funding to Support Child Welfare Services in Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 30, 2020 Klobuchar Announces Coast Guard has the Same Priority Access to Child Care Programs Sen. Amy Klobuchar
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Chris Coons, ...
April 25, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Federal Court Ruling Trump Administration in Violation Flores Settlement Standards of Care for Unaccompanied Children Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 24, 2020 Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 24, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Warn Secretary Azar Against Policies Harmful to Children in Administration's Care: "We Are Watching" Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 23, 2020 DoD Reverses Course, Grants Equal Access to Military Child Care for Coast Guard Families Sen. Roger Wicker
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 22, 2020 Scott, Murray, DeLauro Release Report Revealing DeVos' Failure to Collect Usable Data to Protect Children from Excessive or Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep. Steve Cohen
April 21, 2020 Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus Rep. Josh Harder, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Daines Urges Relief Funding for Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana Rural Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 20, 2020 Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act Rep. Don Bacon, ...
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A" Sen. Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen. Jack Reed
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Blunt Rochester Calls for Increased Focus on Child Abuse During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 17, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $400K to Combat Children and Youth Homeless in West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 17, 2020 Wexton Introduces the Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 Rep. Tom Cole, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
April 17, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Angus King, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
April 16, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $38 Million in Child Care Development Block Grants Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Child care is an essential service for working families across Wisconsin. I voted to pass the #CARESAct, which includes $51.6 million in relief for our state's child care providers through the #CCDBG program." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 15, 2020 Medium - Senators Warren and Smith Unveil Their Plan for a $50 Billion Child Care Bailout Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 14, 2020 Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 14, 2020 Senator Murray Announces Over $58 Million in Federal Child Care Funding for Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
April 14, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $23 Million for Child Care and Development Support in West Virginia During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 14, 2020 DHS Inspector General Amends Public Summary of Report on Child Death in CBP Custody After Shortcomings Identified by Chairman Thompson Rep. Bennie Thompson
April 14, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $68 Million for Kentucky Child Care Providers from CARES Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 Foxx Supports GAO Call to Improve Oversight of Child Care Program Rep. Virginia Foxx
April 14, 2020 Hoeven Announces Child Care Funding In Response To COVID-19 Sen. John Hoeven
April 13, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Head Start Grant to Porter-Leath Rep. Steve Cohen
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Call on Leadership to Provide $50 Billion for Child Care in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate - Harris Leads Push for Protecting At-Risk Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Democratic Senators Push for Critical Youth Mentoring Funding in Next Coronavirus Aid Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "On this National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, let us raise awareness on the impact HIV/AIDS has on young people, remember the lives lost to this disease, strengthen education, and continue to work to achieve a cure. #NYHAAD" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020 Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19" Sen. Joni Ernst
April 2, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million for Maternal and Child Health Services in West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - DeLauro, Murray Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Unaccompanied Minors are Properly Cared for During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Date Title Politician
May 5, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over 350,000 Children in Oregon Will Receive Critical Food Assistance Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 4, 2020 Representatives Danny K. Davis and John Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access for Homeless and Foster Youth to Economic Impact Payments Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2020 Blunt Rochester Highlights Funding to Support Child Welfare Services in Delaware Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 30, 2020 Klobuchar Announces Coast Guard has the Same Priority Access to Child Care Programs Sen.Amy Klobuchar
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Chris Coons, ...
April 25, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Federal Court Ruling Trump Administration in Violation Flores Settlement Standards of Care for Unaccompanied Children Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 24, 2020 Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 24, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Warn Secretary Azar Against Policies Harmful to Children in Administration's Care: "We Are Watching" Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 23, 2020 DoD Reverses Course, Grants Equal Access to Military Child Care for Coast Guard Families Sen.Roger Wicker
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 22, 2020 Scott, Murray, DeLauro Release Report Revealing DeVos' Failure to Collect Usable Data to Protect Children from Excessive or Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep.Steve Cohen
April 21, 2020 Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus Rep.Josh Harder, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Daines Urges Relief Funding for Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana Rural Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 20, 2020 Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act Rep.Don Bacon, ...
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A" Sen.Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen.Jack Reed
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Blunt Rochester Calls for Increased Focus on Child Abuse During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 17, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $400K to Combat Children and Youth Homeless in West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 17, 2020 Wexton Introduces the Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 Rep.Tom Cole, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
April 17, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Angus King, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
April 16, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $38 Million in Child Care Development Block Grants Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Child care is an essential service for working families across Wisconsin. I voted to pass the #CARESAct, which includes $51.6 million in relief for our state's child care providers through the #CCDBG program." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 15, 2020 Medium - Senators Warren and Smith Unveil Their Plan for a $50 Billion Child Care Bailout Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 14, 2020 Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 14, 2020 Senator Murray Announces Over $58 Million in Federal Child Care Funding for Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
April 14, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $23 Million for Child Care and Development Support in West Virginia During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 14, 2020 DHS Inspector General Amends Public Summary of Report on Child Death in CBP Custody After Shortcomings Identified by Chairman Thompson Rep.Bennie Thompson
April 14, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $68 Million for Kentucky Child Care Providers from CARES Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 Foxx Supports GAO Call to Improve Oversight of Child Care Program Rep.Virginia Foxx
April 14, 2020 Hoeven Announces Child Care Funding In Response To COVID-19 Sen.John Hoeven
April 13, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Head Start Grant to Porter-Leath Rep.Steve Cohen
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Call on Leadership to Provide $50 Billion for Child Care in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate - Harris Leads Push for Protecting At-Risk Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Democratic Senators Push for Critical Youth Mentoring Funding in Next Coronavirus Aid Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "On this National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, let us raise awareness on the impact HIV/AIDS has on young people, remember the lives lost to this disease, strengthen education, and continue to work to achieve a cure. #NYHAAD" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020 Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19" Sen.Joni Ernst
April 2, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million for Maternal and Child Health Services in West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - DeLauro, Murray Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Unaccompanied Minors are Properly Cared for During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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