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Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Brett P. Giroir - Pallone Urges Fda to Investigate Allegations that Juul Knowingly Sold Contaminated E-Cigarette Pods Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 14, 2019 Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423 Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Remember when the President and the First Lady announced from the Oval Office that they would take dramatic steps to end the epidemic of children vaping? Well it looks like that promise is going up in smoke." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "This must end. Children in America should not live in fear for their lives at school or anywhere else. We have a moral obligation to say: children's lives are more important than gun manufacturers' profits. We must pass common sense gun safety legislation." Sen. Bernie Sanders
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It's vital we stop tobacco companies from using bad-faith marketing and exploitive tactics to hook young people. I spoke out today on solutions to reverse the youth tobacco epidemic. " Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019 Murkowski and Colleagues Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Lackluster E-Cigarette Efforts Amid Outbreak of Vaping-Related Illness, Rising Youth Tobacco Use Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2019 Dr. Ruiz Tells Story of Local Teen Critically Injured by Vaping Rep. Raul Ruiz
Nov. 13, 2019 As Youth E-Cigarette Use Continues to Rise, Senator Hassan Raises Alarm Over Delays in Efforts to Tackle the Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 13, 2019 Senator Collins Presses FDA, CDC Officials to Step up Response to Youth Vaping Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 13, 2019 Safesport Act of 2019 Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Johnson raises concerns about anticipated e-cig restrictions in letter to Trump Sen. Ron Johnson
Nov. 13, 2019 Brown Secures Key Provisions in Bipartisan Foster Care Legislation Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is appalling Almost 70,000 migrant infants, toddlers, kids, & teens were reportedly held by President Trump's administration in the last year @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's long past time to vote on our bill to stop cruelty to migrant children. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Kids' Chance Awareness Week in West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice
Nov. 8, 2019 Governor and First Lady Justice participate in "Once and Future Patriots" youth salute to veterans Sen. Jim Justice
Nov. 7, 2019 Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Rep. Cuellar works to protect newborns, expectant mothers Rep. Henry Cuellar
Nov. 6, 2019 Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Congressman Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Help Improve the Child Welfare System Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the Department of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Wyden, Blumenthal Push Trump Administration to Ensure No Human Trafficking, Forced Labor Exist in Government Contract Supply Chains Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "New report reveals that JUUL: 1. Scoured Big Tobacco's old research for tips on how to hook customers. 2. Knew 4 years ago that their products were popular with underage kids, but did nothing. 3. Refused to implement technology to make their products safer and less addictive." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "More than 25% of U.S. high school students are now vaping, and that's no myth. Read my letter to the @washingtonpost on vaping here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The most important responsibility of any public servant is to provide a better future for our most vulnerable. No one should live without access to quality health care, especially kids. I'm horrified that the Trump administration is making it harder for sick kids to see a doctor." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019 Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement Rep. William Timmons
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This @CDCgov study highlights the harm that trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child's future health--linking them to at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death. My RISE from Trauma Act addresses this very issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Gov. Ricketts and First Lady Shore Launch Video Project Featuring Young Leaders in Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, and Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Schiff, Schumer Send Letter to DOJ on Failure to Implement Legislation to Protect Children and Vulnerable Populations Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Chairman Gallego and Ranking Member Cook Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Native American Children Sen. Ruben Gallego
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban is under review right now but could include major loophole, leaving some kid friendly flavors on the market; standing with Dutchess County kids, senator demands Feds include these flavors & immediately finalize the ban Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It was great hosting @LurieChildrens hospital leaders in Washington today to meet incoming CEO Dr. Shanley. Thanks for being a committed partner to the Chicago HEAL Initiative and for providing quality health care for Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States - Calling on Attorney General to Stop Requests to Weaken Encryption Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Thanking Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Rep. Betty McCollum
Oct. 30, 2019 Cornyn, Feinstein Praise House Passage of Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ray, Acting Admin. for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget - Subcommittee Calls on OIRA to Complete Review of Administration's Vaping Flavor Ban in Ten Days Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 30, 2019 Schweikert, Sanchez Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Vulnerable Children Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pallone Urges President Trump to Follow Through on Promise to Issue E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep. Frank Pallone
Oct. 30, 2019 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Rep. Frank Pallone
Oct. 29, 2019 The Washington Post - Vaping is a problem, and that's no myth Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Recognizing Vince Holland, Matt Boyd, Matt Connolly, Billy Donahue Rep. Ralph Norman
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA must follow through on its promise to ban e-cigarette flavors--including mint and menthol--that have hooked 5 million children on nicotine. Today, I joined @PattyMurray and 20+ @SenateDems in calling on the Trump Administration and FDA to keep their word." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for my Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act. This bill is intended to help lower America's rising maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Shaheen, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Launch Nationwide Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) Programs Piloted in New Hampshire Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 29, 2019 Help America Run Act Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Pallone and Wyden Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Unprecedented Rise of Uninsured Children Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Pappas, Shaheen, and Hassan Introduce Legislation to Launch Nationwide Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) Programs Piloted in New Hampshire Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Congratulating Congressman Steve Chabot Rep. John Joyce
Oct. 28, 2019 House Passes Womack Cosponsored Bill to Block Online Sale of E-Cigarettes to Children Rep. Steve Womack
Date Title Politician
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Brett P. Giroir - Pallone Urges Fda to Investigate Allegations that Juul Knowingly Sold Contaminated E-Cigarette Pods Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 14, 2019 Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423 Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Remember when the President and the First Lady announced from the Oval Office that they would take dramatic steps to end the epidemic of children vaping? Well it looks like that promise is going up in smoke." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "This must end. Children in America should not live in fear for their lives at school or anywhere else. We have a moral obligation to say: children's lives are more important than gun manufacturers' profits. We must pass common sense gun safety legislation." Sen.Bernie Sanders
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It's vital we stop tobacco companies from using bad-faith marketing and exploitive tactics to hook young people. I spoke out today on solutions to reverse the youth tobacco epidemic. " Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019 Murkowski and Colleagues Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Lackluster E-Cigarette Efforts Amid Outbreak of Vaping-Related Illness, Rising Youth Tobacco Use Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2019 Dr. Ruiz Tells Story of Local Teen Critically Injured by Vaping Rep.Raul Ruiz
Nov. 13, 2019 As Youth E-Cigarette Use Continues to Rise, Senator Hassan Raises Alarm Over Delays in Efforts to Tackle the Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 13, 2019 Senator Collins Presses FDA, CDC Officials to Step up Response to Youth Vaping Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 13, 2019 Safesport Act of 2019 Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Johnson raises concerns about anticipated e-cig restrictions in letter to Trump Sen.Ron Johnson
Nov. 13, 2019 Brown Secures Key Provisions in Bipartisan Foster Care Legislation Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is appalling Almost 70,000 migrant infants, toddlers, kids, & teens were reportedly held by President Trump's administration in the last year @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's long past time to vote on our bill to stop cruelty to migrant children. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Kids' Chance Awareness Week in West Virginia Sen.Jim Justice
Nov. 8, 2019 Governor and First Lady Justice participate in "Once and Future Patriots" youth salute to veterans Sen.Jim Justice
Nov. 7, 2019 Grassley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Rep. Cuellar works to protect newborns, expectant mothers Rep.Henry Cuellar
Nov. 6, 2019 Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Congressman Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Help Improve the Child Welfare System Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the Department of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Wyden, Blumenthal Push Trump Administration to Ensure No Human Trafficking, Forced Labor Exist in Government Contract Supply Chains Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "New report reveals that JUUL: 1. Scoured Big Tobacco's old research for tips on how to hook customers. 2. Knew 4 years ago that their products were popular with underage kids, but did nothing. 3. Refused to implement technology to make their products safer and less addictive." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "More than 25% of U.S. high school students are now vaping, and that's no myth. Read my letter to the @washingtonpost on vaping here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The most important responsibility of any public servant is to provide a better future for our most vulnerable. No one should live without access to quality health care, especially kids. I'm horrified that the Trump administration is making it harder for sick kids to see a doctor." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019 Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement Rep.William Timmons
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This @CDCgov study highlights the harm that trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child's future health--linking them to at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death. My RISE from Trauma Act addresses this very issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Gov. Ricketts and First Lady Shore Launch Video Project Featuring Young Leaders in Nebraska Sen.Pete Ricketts
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, and Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Schiff, Schumer Send Letter to DOJ on Failure to Implement Legislation to Protect Children and Vulnerable Populations Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Chairman Gallego and Ranking Member Cook Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Native American Children Sen.Ruben Gallego
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban is under review right now but could include major loophole, leaving some kid friendly flavors on the market; standing with Dutchess County kids, senator demands Feds include these flavors & immediately finalize the ban Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It was great hosting @LurieChildrens hospital leaders in Washington today to meet incoming CEO Dr. Shanley. Thanks for being a committed partner to the Chicago HEAL Initiative and for providing quality health care for Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States - Calling on Attorney General to Stop Requests to Weaken Encryption Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Thanking Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Rep.Betty McCollum
Oct. 30, 2019 Cornyn, Feinstein Praise House Passage of Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ray, Acting Admin. for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget - Subcommittee Calls on OIRA to Complete Review of Administration's Vaping Flavor Ban in Ten Days Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 30, 2019 Schweikert, Sanchez Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Vulnerable Children Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pallone Urges President Trump to Follow Through on Promise to Issue E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep.Frank Pallone
Oct. 30, 2019 Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Rep.Frank Pallone
Oct. 29, 2019 The Washington Post - Vaping is a problem, and that's no myth Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Recognizing Vince Holland, Matt Boyd, Matt Connolly, Billy Donahue Rep.Ralph Norman
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA must follow through on its promise to ban e-cigarette flavors--including mint and menthol--that have hooked 5 million children on nicotine. Today, I joined @PattyMurray and 20+ @SenateDems in calling on the Trump Administration and FDA to keep their word." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for my Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act. This bill is intended to help lower America's rising maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Shaheen, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Launch Nationwide Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) Programs Piloted in New Hampshire Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 29, 2019 Help America Run Act Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Pallone and Wyden Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Unprecedented Rise of Uninsured Children Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Pappas, Shaheen, and Hassan Introduce Legislation to Launch Nationwide Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) Programs Piloted in New Hampshire Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Congratulating Congressman Steve Chabot Rep.John Joyce
Oct. 28, 2019 House Passes Womack Cosponsored Bill to Block Online Sale of E-Cigarettes to Children Rep.Steve Womack
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