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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. 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 Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Young People Become Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Rep. Grace Meng
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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 Pallone Joins Town Hall to Discuss Dangers of Vaping Rep. Frank Pallone
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. 22, 2019 21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act Rep. Grace Meng
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. 21, 2019 Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Reauthorizing Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Rep. Jahana Hayes
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Johnson, Mcadams Introduce Proposal to Protect Children from Dangerous App Content Rep. Mike Johnson, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen Sends Letter to DHS and CBP Demanding Immediate Increased Pediatric Care for Detained Migrant Children Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family's story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Gottheimer Applauds Bipartisan Pallone, Energy & Commerce Ban to Stop Youth Vaping Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Nov. 20, 2019 Family First Prevention Services Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 20, 2019 Senator Hassan Presses FDA Commissioner Nominee on Opioid Crisis, Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 20, 2019 Leahy, Collins, Yarmuth, Bacon And Others Reintroduce Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To Help Runaway And Homeless Youth Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Booker Unveils Legislation to Invest in Child Care at Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions Sen. Cory Booker
Nov. 20, 2019 Shaheen Hosts New Hampshire Pediatrician for Discussion on Health Risks of Youth Vaping with Senate Democratic Leadership Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 20, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 20, 2019 Scott Statement on Department of Labor Abandoning Proposed Changes to Child Labor Laws Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - ""It's simple -- we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that's why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market." -- American Medical Association President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Pallone on Passage of Reversing Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 19, 2019 Rosen Meets with Nevada TPS Youth Advocates, Reaffirms Commitment to Protect TPS Recipients Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 19, 2019 Schumer meets with leadership from one of Sullivan County's top employers, center for discovery, and vows to assist top-notch organization as it constructs sorely-needed and first-of-its-kind specialty children's hospital Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Pres. Trump seems to be breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic. 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigarettes--a 135% increase over the last 2 years of this presidency. Today I urged the President to put kids ahead of Big Vape." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor about President Trump's decision to seemingly reverse course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin To Trump On E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Inaction: You Broke Your Promise Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Senator Hassan: Trump Administration "Caving to Corporate Special Interests" by Walking Back Proposed E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 18, 2019 DeLauro Calls Out Trump's Hypocrisy on E-Cigarette Flavors Ban Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 18, 2019 Klobuchar Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Course, Refusing to Take Action on Vaping Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump is wavering on his promise to ban flavored e-cigarettes? They are marketed towards children. This is a pattern. The reporting says the president backed off after hearing from industry lobbyists that the ban might hurt him politically." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Kaine Statement On Trump Administration Reversal On E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Delay Of E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump 9/11: "We have a problem in our country … nobody really thought about too much a few years ago, and it's called "vaping" -- especially vaping as it pertains to innocent children … And we're going to have to do something about it. " Pres. Trump 11/18: Nevermind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Merkley Slams Trump's Capitulation to Big Tobacco Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 18, 2019 Schumer: Federal flavored e-cig ban newly revealed to be on life support; standing with Western New York kids, senator demands Feds move forward with the plan, include all flavors & immediately finalize ban Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's reported decision to reverse course on his planned e-cigarette flavor ban:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Representative Angie Craig Continues Fight to End Youth Vaping Rep. Angie Craig
Nov. 15, 2019 Manchin, Collins applaud passage of resolution to dedicate November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of listening to Big Vape and Big Tobacco, President Trump should listen to our kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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. 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 Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Young People Become Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Rep.Grace Meng
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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.Jimmy Panetta, ...
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 Pallone Joins Town Hall to Discuss Dangers of Vaping Rep.Frank Pallone
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. 22, 2019 21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act Rep.Grace Meng
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. 21, 2019 Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Reauthorizing Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Rep.Jahana Hayes
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Johnson, Mcadams Introduce Proposal to Protect Children from Dangerous App Content Rep.Mike Johnson, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen Sends Letter to DHS and CBP Demanding Immediate Increased Pediatric Care for Detained Migrant Children Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family's story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Gottheimer Applauds Bipartisan Pallone, Energy & Commerce Ban to Stop Youth Vaping Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Nov. 20, 2019 Family First Prevention Services Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 20, 2019 Senator Hassan Presses FDA Commissioner Nominee on Opioid Crisis, Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 20, 2019 Leahy, Collins, Yarmuth, Bacon And Others Reintroduce Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To Help Runaway And Homeless Youth Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Booker Unveils Legislation to Invest in Child Care at Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions Sen.Cory Booker
Nov. 20, 2019 Shaheen Hosts New Hampshire Pediatrician for Discussion on Health Risks of Youth Vaping with Senate Democratic Leadership Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 20, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 20, 2019 Scott Statement on Department of Labor Abandoning Proposed Changes to Child Labor Laws Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - ""It's simple -- we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that's why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market." -- American Medical Association President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Pallone on Passage of Reversing Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 19, 2019 Rosen Meets with Nevada TPS Youth Advocates, Reaffirms Commitment to Protect TPS Recipients Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 19, 2019 Schumer meets with leadership from one of Sullivan County's top employers, center for discovery, and vows to assist top-notch organization as it constructs sorely-needed and first-of-its-kind specialty children's hospital Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Pres. Trump seems to be breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic. 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigarettes--a 135% increase over the last 2 years of this presidency. Today I urged the President to put kids ahead of Big Vape." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor about President Trump's decision to seemingly reverse course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin To Trump On E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Inaction: You Broke Your Promise Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Senator Hassan: Trump Administration "Caving to Corporate Special Interests" by Walking Back Proposed E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 18, 2019 DeLauro Calls Out Trump's Hypocrisy on E-Cigarette Flavors Ban Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 18, 2019 Klobuchar Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Course, Refusing to Take Action on Vaping Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump is wavering on his promise to ban flavored e-cigarettes? They are marketed towards children. This is a pattern. The reporting says the president backed off after hearing from industry lobbyists that the ban might hurt him politically." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Kaine Statement On Trump Administration Reversal On E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Delay Of E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump 9/11: "We have a problem in our country … nobody really thought about too much a few years ago, and it's called "vaping" -- especially vaping as it pertains to innocent children … And we're going to have to do something about it. " Pres. Trump 11/18: Nevermind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Merkley Slams Trump's Capitulation to Big Tobacco Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 18, 2019 Schumer: Federal flavored e-cig ban newly revealed to be on life support; standing with Western New York kids, senator demands Feds move forward with the plan, include all flavors & immediately finalize ban Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's reported decision to reverse course on his planned e-cigarette flavor ban:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Representative Angie Craig Continues Fight to End Youth Vaping Rep.Angie Craig
Nov. 15, 2019 Manchin, Collins applaud passage of resolution to dedicate November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of listening to Big Vape and Big Tobacco, President Trump should listen to our kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
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