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March 12, 2021 Reps. Smucker & Underwood Introduce Legislation to Improve Adoption Outcomes for Children Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 11, 2021 Baldwin, Casey, Brown Introduce Bill That Would Build on American Rescue Plan and Help Reduce Child Poverty Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 11, 2021 Duckworth, Capito, Shaheen, Collins Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 9, 2021 American Rescue Plan Will Make Economy Stronger Rep. Sean Casten
March 9, 2021 Connolly, Davis, Lee, Roybal-Allard Lead Effort to Cut Child Poverty in Half in 10 Years Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Inclusion Of Maternal Health Provision From Their MOMMA'S Act In American Rescue Plan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 6, 2021 Tweet - "Tired, but still fighting off bad GOP amendments @ 10AM. Our criminal justice system is in many respects broken. Instead of working to repair it, Sen. Cassidy's amendment would result in further injustices. Kids shouldn't go hungry because they have a parent who is incarcerated." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2021 Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi, Duckworth, and Cárdenas Announce Bicameral Legislation to Remove Harmful Toxins in Baby Food Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 4, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2021 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce "marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in The American Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cartwright Introduce Bill To Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs of Children in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Honorable Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Urging Senate Leadership to Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs of Children in Next Covid-19 Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Dems Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs Of Children In Next Covid-19 Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2021 Meng, Pressley, Schakowsky Reintroduce Amendment to Lower Voting Age Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 27, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Blumenthal, Rep. Schakowsky Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Children from Falling Furniture Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Casey & Hassan Call for Gao Review of Child Care Accessibility for Parents and Children with Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Schakowsky, Casey Introduce Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 McBath Reintroduces Social Determinants for Moms Act in Black Maternal Health Momnibus Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin & Graham Introduce The Dream Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Twenty Years Since It Was First Introduced, Durbin Calls On The Senate To Finally Make The Dream Act The Law Of The Land Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's cruelty toward migrant children has been among its most awful legacies. I strongly oppose efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement. Glad the 9th Circuit has blocked the Admin's plan to indefinitely detain children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020 Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020 Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Walorski, Davis Applaud Inclusion of Foster Youth Support in COVID-19 Relief Bill Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 21, 2020 Chairman Davis and Ranking Member Walorski Applaud the Inclusion of Foster Youth Grants in Omnibus Relief Bill Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 11, 2020 Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Duckworth Meets with Rock Island-Milan School Superintendent to Discuss Digital Equity and The Impact of Covid-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 García, McEachin, Unveil Legislation to Protect Children and Families in Public Housing From Lead Poisoning Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Task Force They Enacted In 2018 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin Urges FDA To Enhance E-Cigarette Transparency & Enforcement, Publish List Of Product Applications Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Jayapal Introduces the Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky, Rush, Jayapal, Merkley Introduce Resolution Supporting Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Planning Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process & Youth E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is a long-overdue day of reckoning for these addictive and kid-friendly products. After years of allowing vaping & tobacco companies to target youth, the FDA must strictly enforce this deadline and act to protect American children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 12, 2021 Reps. Smucker & Underwood Introduce Legislation to Improve Adoption Outcomes for Children Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 11, 2021 Baldwin, Casey, Brown Introduce Bill That Would Build on American Rescue Plan and Help Reduce Child Poverty Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 11, 2021 Duckworth, Capito, Shaheen, Collins Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 9, 2021 American Rescue Plan Will Make Economy Stronger Rep.Sean Casten
March 9, 2021 Connolly, Davis, Lee, Roybal-Allard Lead Effort to Cut Child Poverty in Half in 10 Years Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Inclusion Of Maternal Health Provision From Their MOMMA'S Act In American Rescue Plan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 6, 2021 Tweet - "Tired, but still fighting off bad GOP amendments @ 10AM. Our criminal justice system is in many respects broken. Instead of working to repair it, Sen. Cassidy's amendment would result in further injustices. Kids shouldn't go hungry because they have a parent who is incarcerated." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2021 Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi, Duckworth, and Cárdenas Announce Bicameral Legislation to Remove Harmful Toxins in Baby Food Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 4, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2021 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce "marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in The American Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021 Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cartwright Introduce Bill To Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs of Children in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Honorable Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Urging Senate Leadership to Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs of Children in Next Covid-19 Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Dems Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs Of Children In Next Covid-19 Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2021 Meng, Pressley, Schakowsky Reintroduce Amendment to Lower Voting Age Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 27, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Blumenthal, Rep. Schakowsky Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Children from Falling Furniture Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Casey & Hassan Call for Gao Review of Child Care Accessibility for Parents and Children with Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Schakowsky, Casey Introduce Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 McBath Reintroduces Social Determinants for Moms Act in Black Maternal Health Momnibus Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin & Graham Introduce The Dream Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Twenty Years Since It Was First Introduced, Durbin Calls On The Senate To Finally Make The Dream Act The Law Of The Land Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's cruelty toward migrant children has been among its most awful legacies. I strongly oppose efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement. Glad the 9th Circuit has blocked the Admin's plan to indefinitely detain children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020 Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020 Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Walorski, Davis Applaud Inclusion of Foster Youth Support in COVID-19 Relief Bill Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 21, 2020 Chairman Davis and Ranking Member Walorski Applaud the Inclusion of Foster Youth Grants in Omnibus Relief Bill Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 11, 2020 Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Duckworth Meets with Rock Island-Milan School Superintendent to Discuss Digital Equity and The Impact of Covid-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 García, McEachin, Unveil Legislation to Protect Children and Families in Public Housing From Lead Poisoning Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Task Force They Enacted In 2018 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin Urges FDA To Enhance E-Cigarette Transparency & Enforcement, Publish List Of Product Applications Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Jayapal Introduces the Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky, Rush, Jayapal, Merkley Introduce Resolution Supporting Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Planning Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process & Youth E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is a long-overdue day of reckoning for these addictive and kid-friendly products. After years of allowing vaping & tobacco companies to target youth, the FDA must strictly enforce this deadline and act to protect American children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
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