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Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Weekly Column: Protecting Children Sen. Mike Crapo
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schiff Sends Letter to DHHS Expressing Concern Over Waived Background Checks at Teen Migrant Camp Sen. Adam Schiff
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Pallone Renews Demand for Answers on Family Separation Following Alarming New Reports Rep. Frank Pallone
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Castor, Crist Renew Calls for Federal Investigation of All Children's Following Resignations Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - DeLauro, Roybal-Allard Call for Immediate Closure of Tornillo Tent City Facility Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Udall, Heinrich, Luján Introduce Resolution Recognizing 40th Anniversary of The Indian Child Welfare Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 U.S. Rep. Castor Calls For Action to Stem Florida's Troubling Rate of Uninsured Children Rep. Kathy Castor
Nov. 29, 2018 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and David Perdue's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring 25 Th Anniversary of The National Guard Youth Challenge Program Passes Senate Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure $85 Million to Prevent Child Abuse Rep. Henry Cuellar
Nov. 28, 2018 Titus Introduces "Weekends without Hunger Act' Rep. Dina Titus
Nov. 28, 2018 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Recognizing Prematurity Awareness Month Sen. Roger Marshall
Nov. 27, 2018 Stivers, Beatty Secure Support for Central Ohio Youth in Foster Care Rep. Joyce Beatty, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Wyden Statement on HHS IG Report that Trump Administration Waived Background Checks for Staff at Tornillo Influx Facility Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 27, 2018 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act Rep. Tom Cole, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of you for your work to combat e-cigs that use kid-friendly flavors to hook teens. It's students like these that make me hopeful for the future of our politics." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to Michael Surbaugh, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, Ellie Morrison, National Commissioner, and Jim Turley, National Chair - Lawmaker Call for BSA to Detail Steps Taken to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and to Prevent Future Instances of Abuse Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Klobuchar-Backed Amy, Vicky and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018 Passes the Senate and Heads to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 19, 2018 As Families Prepare For Holiday Travel, Senator Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Airlines Must Now Allow Parents Traveling With Children To Check Strollers Of All Sizes At Gates Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 19, 2018 Menendez, Booker Announce $2.9M to Support Maternal and Child Health Services Throughout NJ Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Unaccompanied Children, Protect Sponsors Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 16, 2018 Senator Markey Applauds FDA Changes to Limit Youth E-Cigarette Use, Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen. Ed Markey
Nov. 15, 2018 DeLauro Statement on FDA Actions Targeting Youth Access to E-Cigarettes Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 15, 2018 Wyden, Welch Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 Johnson Statement on Food and Drug Administration E-Cigarette Flavor Restrictions Sen. Ron Johnson
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "E-cigarette use among children and teenagers is an epidemic, just ask our federal health agencies or any school teacher in America. The FDA is finally moving in the right direction by cracking down on the sale of kid-friendly flavors in e-cigarettes and cigars." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 15, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the FDA's Effort to Reduce Underage Vaping and Smoking Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2018 Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Just like Big Tobacco before them, e-cigarette companies are actively targeting kids with their addictive products. They peddle kid-appealing flavors like cupcake, whipped cream, and gummy bear, everywhere, including on the internet where it's easy for kids to buy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, FTC Commissioner, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, FTC Commissioner, the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, FTC Commissioner, and the Hon. Christine Wilson, FTC Commissioner - Senators Call for FTC Investigation into Manipulative Marketing in Children's Apps Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Top Democrats Question DOL's Decision to Rely on Unscientific, Undisclosed Data to Change Child Labor Laws Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 1, 2018 As Trump Administration Continues To Sabotage Access To Health Insurance For People With Preexisting Conditions, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Expand Access To High-Quality, Low-Cost Basic Health Program For Hundreds Of Thousands Of New Yorkers. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bennet Urges CDC Response to Polio-Like Disease in Children in Colorado and Across Country Sen. Michael Bennet
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Weekly Column: Protecting Children Sen.Mike Crapo
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schiff Sends Letter to DHHS Expressing Concern Over Waived Background Checks at Teen Migrant Camp Sen.Adam Schiff
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Pallone Renews Demand for Answers on Family Separation Following Alarming New Reports Rep.Frank Pallone
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Castor, Crist Renew Calls for Federal Investigation of All Children's Following Resignations Rep.Kathy Castor, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - DeLauro, Roybal-Allard Call for Immediate Closure of Tornillo Tent City Facility Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Udall, Heinrich, Luján Introduce Resolution Recognizing 40th Anniversary of The Indian Child Welfare Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 U.S. Rep. Castor Calls For Action to Stem Florida's Troubling Rate of Uninsured Children Rep.Kathy Castor
Nov. 29, 2018 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and David Perdue's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring 25 Th Anniversary of The National Guard Youth Challenge Program Passes Senate Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure $85 Million to Prevent Child Abuse Rep.Henry Cuellar
Nov. 28, 2018 Titus Introduces "Weekends without Hunger Act' Rep.Dina Titus
Nov. 28, 2018 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Recognizing Prematurity Awareness Month Sen.Roger Marshall
Nov. 27, 2018 Stivers, Beatty Secure Support for Central Ohio Youth in Foster Care Rep.Joyce Beatty, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Wyden Statement on HHS IG Report that Trump Administration Waived Background Checks for Staff at Tornillo Influx Facility Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 27, 2018 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act Rep.Tom Cole, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of you for your work to combat e-cigs that use kid-friendly flavors to hook teens. It's students like these that make me hopeful for the future of our politics." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to Michael Surbaugh, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, Ellie Morrison, National Commissioner, and Jim Turley, National Chair - Lawmaker Call for BSA to Detail Steps Taken to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and to Prevent Future Instances of Abuse Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Klobuchar-Backed Amy, Vicky and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018 Passes the Senate and Heads to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 19, 2018 As Families Prepare For Holiday Travel, Senator Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Airlines Must Now Allow Parents Traveling With Children To Check Strollers Of All Sizes At Gates Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 19, 2018 Menendez, Booker Announce $2.9M to Support Maternal and Child Health Services Throughout NJ Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Unaccompanied Children, Protect Sponsors Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 16, 2018 Senator Markey Applauds FDA Changes to Limit Youth E-Cigarette Use, Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen.Ed Markey
Nov. 15, 2018 DeLauro Statement on FDA Actions Targeting Youth Access to E-Cigarettes Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 15, 2018 Wyden, Welch Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 Johnson Statement on Food and Drug Administration E-Cigarette Flavor Restrictions Sen.Ron Johnson
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "E-cigarette use among children and teenagers is an epidemic, just ask our federal health agencies or any school teacher in America. The FDA is finally moving in the right direction by cracking down on the sale of kid-friendly flavors in e-cigarettes and cigars." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 15, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the FDA's Effort to Reduce Underage Vaping and Smoking Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2018 Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Just like Big Tobacco before them, e-cigarette companies are actively targeting kids with their addictive products. They peddle kid-appealing flavors like cupcake, whipped cream, and gummy bear, everywhere, including on the internet where it's easy for kids to buy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, FTC Commissioner, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, FTC Commissioner, the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, FTC Commissioner, and the Hon. Christine Wilson, FTC Commissioner - Senators Call for FTC Investigation into Manipulative Marketing in Children's Apps Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Top Democrats Question DOL's Decision to Rely on Unscientific, Undisclosed Data to Change Child Labor Laws Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 1, 2018 As Trump Administration Continues To Sabotage Access To Health Insurance For People With Preexisting Conditions, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Expand Access To High-Quality, Low-Cost Basic Health Program For Hundreds Of Thousands Of New Yorkers. Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bennet Urges CDC Response to Polio-Like Disease in Children in Colorado and Across Country Sen.Michael Bennet
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
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