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June 8, 2021
Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Family Reunification Task Force's Initial Progress Report
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
June 4, 2021
Pelosi Statement on May Jobs Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 3, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and urban Development - Velazquez Gillibrand, and 27 Bicameral Members of Congress Call on Biden Administration to Reestablish Obama-Era Affordable Housing Program
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 2, 2021
Padilla Pushes to Build Child Care Infrastructure and Availability
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan delivers transformative investments in early and lifelong learning to ensure students are set up for success, regardless of their zip code or their parent's income. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 28, 2021
Gillibrand Reintroduces Safe School Meals For Kids Act; Calls On Congress To Eliminate Harmful Pesticides From Produce In School Meals
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
May 27, 2021
Tweet - "When asked what our top three priorities are in Congress, I always say: the children, the children, the children. That's why the #AmericanFamiliesPlan will invest in their education and their future."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 27, 2021
Senate Passes Feinstein, Ruiz Bill to Improve Access to Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
May 26, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan levels the playing field for working- and middle-class young families by providing two free years of universal, high-quality preschool to all three- and four-year-olds. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 26, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
May 26, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Patty Murray Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep. Mike Levin
May 25, 2021
Torres Introduces Bill Addressing Dangers of Illicit Nitrous Oxide Use
Rep. Norma Torres
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan makes transformational investments in education, adding two years of free early childhood education and two years of free community college. Because every child deserves an equal chance to succeed. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 25, 2021
Bipartisan Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2021 Introduced in Congress
Rep. Josh Harder, ...
May 24, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan creates a national paid family and medical leave program, empowering Americans to take care of their families without worrying about losing a paycheck. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 24, 2021
Menendez, Booker, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Push To Address Mental Health Equity, Access For Youth In Minority Communities
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
May 23, 2021
Tweet - "With direct support to reduce the cost of child care, the American Families Plan will help strengthen our families with parents earning, children learning. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 22, 2021
Tweet - ".@POTUS' American Families Plan will #BuildBackBetter by ensuring that every working- and middle-class family can afford child care, creating national paid family & medical leave and delivering nutrition assistance for hungry families."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 20, 2021
New Report from Warren, Jacobs and Colleagues: Universal Child Care Is Essential to The Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
Rep. Sara Jacobs
May 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congresswomen Lizzie Fletcher, Judy Chu, Diana DeGette, Barbara Lee Lead Public Comment Letter Applauding Biden Administration's Proposed Title X Family Planning Regulations
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
May 18, 2021
Reps. Chu, Lee, DeGette, and Fletcher Lead Congressional Applauding HHS for Proposed Title X Family Planning Regulations
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
May 18, 2021
Sánchez Leads Bipartisan Effort to Support Caregivers
Rep. Linda Sánchez
May 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez, Booker Join Democratic Colleagues In Support Of HHS Title X Rule To Reverse The Trump Administration's Gag Rule
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
May 16, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a transformative vision for seizing this once-in-a-century opportunity for our economy to #BuildBackBetter. It invests in the foundation of our nation's strength: our workers and the middle class. That's why a majority of Americans support the plan."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 13, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Introduces Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Rep. Sara Jacobs
May 13, 2021
Congressman Gomez Calls for Permanently Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
May 13, 2021
Tweet - "A ReadyNation Study found that a lack of child care options costs the United States economy $57 billion per year in lost earnings, productivity and revenue. By investing in America's children, we invest in America's economy and #BuildBackBetter."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 12, 2021
Barragán Urges Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
Rep. Nanette Barragán
May 12, 2021
Child Tax Credit
Rep. Salud Carbajal
May 12, 2021
Ending Child Poverty
Rep. Sara Jacobs
May 12, 2021
House Passes Rep. Peters' Bill to Curb School Violence, Prevent Youth Suicide
Rep. Scott Peters
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Families have struggled to stay afloat throughout this pandemic. Many parents had to drop out of the workforce and have yet to return due to lack of access to child care and paid leave. The American Families Plan ensures they have the support they need so we can #BuildBackBetter."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Rep. Sara Jacobs, ...
May 9, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan invests in kids by ensuring all families have access to affordable, high-quality child care. Middle and lower-income families should never have to pay more than 7% of their paycheck for care. This investment will save the average family $14,800 a year!"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 8, 2021
Tweet - "In the 21st Century, we need to do more to prepare our kids for their future. That's why the American Families Plan includes funding for four additional years of public education -- two years of preschool and two years of community college."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2021
Sánchez Statement on Visit to Texas Processing Facility for Unaccompanied Children with DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Rep. Linda Sánchez
May 7, 2021
Barragán Statement After Oversight Visit with DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Donna in Texas
Rep. Nanette Barragán
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "In the 21st Century, we need to do more to prepare our kids for their future. That's why the American Families Plan includes funding for four additional years of public education -- two years of preschool and two years of community college."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border
Rep. Darrell Issa, ...
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "We need to take bold action to Build Back Better by investing in our nation, our workers & our families. The evidence is clear that the economy demands urgent action and transformational investments to create more good-paying jobs #ForThePeople."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "On Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, we thank our care providers & early educators for helping our families succeed. The American Families Plan will strengthen our child care system & early learning opportunities to keep children learning & parents earning #ThankYouChildCare"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 6, 2021
Barragán Statement After Oversight Visit to Long Beach Convention Center Emergency Intake Site
Rep. Nanette Barragán
May 6, 2021
Tweet - ".@POTUS' American Families Plan includes a $200B investment to provide free, quality universal preschool for 3-4 y/o kids. This transformative program makes a down payment on the future for ~5 million kids & will save an average family $13,000 a year!"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 5, 2021
Harder Sends Letter Urging Support of Bipartisan Child Care Bill
Rep. Josh Harder
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, the Hon. Robert C. Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Virginia Foxx, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor - Klobuchar, Sullivan, Colleagues Call For Advancement of Bipartisan Legislation to Address National Child Care Shortage
Rep. Josh Harder, ...
May 5, 2021
Tweet - "The US is the only industrialized country in the world that does not have a paid family medical leave program in place. The American Families Plan takes action to combat this with a historic expansion of family & medical leave, child care, health care and education."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 2, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan invests in our children and our families by providing resources to get parents earning & children learning, including: (special character) free community college (special character) paid family leave (special character) universal pre-k (special character) child care (special character) affordable housing"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2021
Tweet - "The most important thing is our children, our children, our children. The American Families Plan is a bold, transformative investment in the future of education, health care and child care for America's children."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 30, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Leads House & Senate In Introducing Legislation To Address Suicide In Young Adults
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
April 30, 2021
Padilla Announces Nearly $100 million in American Rescue Plan Funding for California Students Experiencing Homelessness
Sen. Alex Padilla
Date
Title
Politician
June 8, 2021
Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Family Reunification Task Force's Initial Progress Report
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
June 4, 2021
Pelosi Statement on May Jobs Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 3, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and urban Development - Velazquez Gillibrand, and 27 Bicameral Members of Congress Call on Biden Administration to Reestablish Obama-Era Affordable Housing Program
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 2, 2021
Padilla Pushes to Build Child Care Infrastructure and Availability
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan delivers transformative investments in early and lifelong learning to ensure students are set up for success, regardless of their zip code or their parent's income. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 28, 2021
Gillibrand Reintroduces Safe School Meals For Kids Act; Calls On Congress To Eliminate Harmful Pesticides From Produce In School Meals
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
May 27, 2021
Tweet - "When asked what our top three priorities are in Congress, I always say: the children, the children, the children. That's why the #AmericanFamiliesPlan will invest in their education and their future."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 27, 2021
Senate Passes Feinstein, Ruiz Bill to Improve Access to Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
May 26, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan levels the playing field for working- and middle-class young families by providing two free years of universal, high-quality preschool to all three- and four-year-olds. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 26, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
May 26, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Patty Murray Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep.Mike Levin
May 25, 2021
Torres Introduces Bill Addressing Dangers of Illicit Nitrous Oxide Use
Rep.Norma Torres
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan makes transformational investments in education, adding two years of free early childhood education and two years of free community college. Because every child deserves an equal chance to succeed. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 25, 2021
Bipartisan Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2021 Introduced in Congress
Rep.Josh Harder, ...
May 24, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan creates a national paid family and medical leave program, empowering Americans to take care of their families without worrying about losing a paycheck. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 24, 2021
Menendez, Booker, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Push To Address Mental Health Equity, Access For Youth In Minority Communities
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
May 23, 2021
Tweet - "With direct support to reduce the cost of child care, the American Families Plan will help strengthen our families with parents earning, children learning. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 22, 2021
Tweet - ".@POTUS' American Families Plan will #BuildBackBetter by ensuring that every working- and middle-class family can afford child care, creating national paid family & medical leave and delivering nutrition assistance for hungry families."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 20, 2021
New Report from Warren, Jacobs and Colleagues: Universal Child Care Is Essential to The Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
Rep.Sara Jacobs
May 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congresswomen Lizzie Fletcher, Judy Chu, Diana DeGette, Barbara Lee Lead Public Comment Letter Applauding Biden Administration's Proposed Title X Family Planning Regulations
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
May 18, 2021
Reps. Chu, Lee, DeGette, and Fletcher Lead Congressional Applauding HHS for Proposed Title X Family Planning Regulations
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
May 18, 2021
Sánchez Leads Bipartisan Effort to Support Caregivers
Rep.Linda Sánchez
May 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez, Booker Join Democratic Colleagues In Support Of HHS Title X Rule To Reverse The Trump Administration's Gag Rule
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
May 16, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a transformative vision for seizing this once-in-a-century opportunity for our economy to #BuildBackBetter. It invests in the foundation of our nation's strength: our workers and the middle class. That's why a majority of Americans support the plan."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 13, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Introduces Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Rep.Sara Jacobs
May 13, 2021
Congressman Gomez Calls for Permanently Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
May 13, 2021
Tweet - "A ReadyNation Study found that a lack of child care options costs the United States economy $57 billion per year in lost earnings, productivity and revenue. By investing in America's children, we invest in America's economy and #BuildBackBetter."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 12, 2021
Barragán Urges Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
Rep.Nanette Barragán
May 12, 2021
Child Tax Credit
Rep.Salud Carbajal
May 12, 2021
Ending Child Poverty
Rep.Sara Jacobs
May 12, 2021
House Passes Rep. Peters' Bill to Curb School Violence, Prevent Youth Suicide
Rep.Scott Peters
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Families have struggled to stay afloat throughout this pandemic. Many parents had to drop out of the workforce and have yet to return due to lack of access to child care and paid leave. The American Families Plan ensures they have the support they need so we can #BuildBackBetter."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Rep.Sara Jacobs, ...
May 9, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan invests in kids by ensuring all families have access to affordable, high-quality child care. Middle and lower-income families should never have to pay more than 7% of their paycheck for care. This investment will save the average family $14,800 a year!"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 8, 2021
Tweet - "In the 21st Century, we need to do more to prepare our kids for their future. That's why the American Families Plan includes funding for four additional years of public education -- two years of preschool and two years of community college."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2021
Sánchez Statement on Visit to Texas Processing Facility for Unaccompanied Children with DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Rep.Linda Sánchez
May 7, 2021
Barragán Statement After Oversight Visit with DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Donna in Texas
Rep.Nanette Barragán
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "In the 21st Century, we need to do more to prepare our kids for their future. That's why the American Families Plan includes funding for four additional years of public education -- two years of preschool and two years of community college."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border
Rep.Darrell Issa, ...
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "We need to take bold action to Build Back Better by investing in our nation, our workers & our families. The evidence is clear that the economy demands urgent action and transformational investments to create more good-paying jobs #ForThePeople."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2021
Tweet - "On Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, we thank our care providers & early educators for helping our families succeed. The American Families Plan will strengthen our child care system & early learning opportunities to keep children learning & parents earning #ThankYouChildCare"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 6, 2021
Barragán Statement After Oversight Visit to Long Beach Convention Center Emergency Intake Site
Rep.Nanette Barragán
May 6, 2021
Tweet - ".@POTUS' American Families Plan includes a $200B investment to provide free, quality universal preschool for 3-4 y/o kids. This transformative program makes a down payment on the future for ~5 million kids & will save an average family $13,000 a year!"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 5, 2021
Harder Sends Letter Urging Support of Bipartisan Child Care Bill
Rep.Josh Harder
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, the Hon. Robert C. Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Virginia Foxx, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor - Klobuchar, Sullivan, Colleagues Call For Advancement of Bipartisan Legislation to Address National Child Care Shortage
Rep.Josh Harder, ...
May 5, 2021
Tweet - "The US is the only industrialized country in the world that does not have a paid family medical leave program in place. The American Families Plan takes action to combat this with a historic expansion of family & medical leave, child care, health care and education."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 2, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan invests in our children and our families by providing resources to get parents earning & children learning, including: (special character) free community college (special character) paid family leave (special character) universal pre-k (special character) child care (special character) affordable housing"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2021
Tweet - "The most important thing is our children, our children, our children. The American Families Plan is a bold, transformative investment in the future of education, health care and child care for America's children."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 30, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Leads House & Senate In Introducing Legislation To Address Suicide In Young Adults
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
April 30, 2021
Padilla Announces Nearly $100 million in American Rescue Plan Funding for California Students Experiencing Homelessness
Sen.Alex Padilla
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