| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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In Ogdensburg, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Stabilize Child Care Industry
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Usda to Provide More Flexibility, Support to Student Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - Waltz, Haaland Urge Dept. of Defense to Close Child Care Gaps for Military Families
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy - Warren, Smith, Colleagues Call on Senate Leadership to Secure Child Care Relief in the Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 31, 2020
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Soto, Bilirakis, Suozzi, Rutherford, DeLauro, and Steube Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Children
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of newly unemployed Americans cannot go back to work, cannot afford the rent, cannot put food on the table. Democrats will not stop fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 29, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Votes to Pass Sweeping Child Care Bills, Puts Families and Providers First
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 28, 2020
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Senators Markey, Schumer, and Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Ensure Families Can Safely Fly Together
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to get something done to help families who are afraid of losing their homes. We need to get something done that keeps kids from going hungry. But Senate Republicans REALLY, SERIOUSLY want to make sure that there's a tax deduction for three martini business lunches."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "People can't feed their kids. People are losing their homes, getting kicked out of their apartments. Small businesses are going under. The Republican response? Let them eat cake."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate Republican plan doesn't give another dime in food assistance for kids who are going hungry. But it makes sure the three-martini business lunch is safe. They need to get their priorities in order."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 27, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Aid
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Morelle and Senator Gillibrand send a letter to CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield to urge action to aid America's childcare industry
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding To the Senate GOP: No more delay We must pass the $430 billion that @PattyMurray and I are fighting for to address the national child care and education crises"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Velázquez Announces $1.3 Million for Local Head Start Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want our schools to re-open. But if that's going to happen, we have to keep our kids and teachers safe. President Trump: Our schools and child care providers need MORE federal funding--not less--to be able to safely open."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Our schools & child care providers need MORE federal funding--not less--to be able to safely open @PattyMurray and I have a bill to provide $430B to help students, families, teachers, schools, & child care centers amid COVID-19 Pres. Trump & GOP have no plan to keep families safe"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Dems took to the floor last week to demand we pass a bill to provide federal aid to schools and child care centers to keep kids and teachers safe What happened? Republicans blocked it. President Trump & Senate GOP are not serious about fighting for schools amid COVID-19"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Norcross, Booker Urge House and Senate Leadership to Strengthen Support for Children of Migrant Workers in the Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Senators Murray, Schumer, Democrats Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Murray, Warren, Smith, Gillibrand, Casey Introduce $50 Billion Bill to Address Child Care Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Democratic Leaders Call on HHS Watchdog to Investigate Reports ICE is Preventing Reunification Efforts and Deporting Unaccompanied Minors
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Yarmuth Leads Bipartisan Push for Increased Homeless Youth Funding in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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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 - House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies that Delay Release of Migrant Children
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Wyden, Gillibrand, Casey, Brown and Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Fight Online Child Exploitation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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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
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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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
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 6100, the Strengthening the Opposition to Female Genital Mutilation (STOP FGM) Act of 2020
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 10, 2020
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Youth, Peace, and Security Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 6, 2020
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Collins, Nader laud Senate passage of bipartisan immigration fix for children of military and civil servants
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers about Trump Admin. Practice of Sharing Immigrant Children's Confidential Psychotherapy Notes with ICE
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Suozzi's Bipartisan Vaping Bill Passes House of Representatives
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Feb. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Jonathan is 6 years old. He's from the Bronx. And when he took off a day from school to come be my guest for the State of the Union and fight for health care for kids across the country, he needed an absentee note for his teacher. #SOTU"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration keeps attacking the Flores agreement that protects immigrant kids. With Democrats from the Senate and the House, I'm proud to tell the courts they must uphold these protections. Immigrants are America!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Letter to Richard A. Carranza, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education - Queens Elected Officials Demand Answers About Harassment and Sexual Assault of Students at Marie Curie Middle School (M.S. 158) in Bayside
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm proud to have fought for a $550 million increase for the Child Care Development Block Grant. It will now get a total $5.826 billion--more than double from just 3 years ago. The Child Care Development Block Grant helps states offset child care costs for low-income families."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Because of the Trump administration's health care sabotage: Over 400,000 more kids in America were forced to go without health insurance in 2018 than in 2016. That's appalling."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin Sends Bipartisan & Bicameral Letter To President Trump Urging For Final E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Young People Become Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Take Action to Ensure Safety of Baby Food
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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