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June 29, 2021
In New Video, Underwood Highlights Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Starting July 15; Shares Stories of North Aurora and Hinckley Parents Who Will Soon Benefit from Expanded Child Tax Credit
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi & Senator Durbin Urge FDA To Review New And Disturbing Evidence From North Carolina That JUUL Deliberately Marketed High-Nicotine Products To American Youth
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 24, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Schakowsky Applaud House Passage of Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 23, 2021
Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Her Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 23, 2021
Child Tax Credit Brings Much-Needed Relief
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 22, 2021
Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Casten, Underwood, Foster, Hold Press Conference on Child Tax Credits Encouraging Illinois Families to Sign Up for Newly Expanded Benefit
Rep. Sean Casten
June 22, 2021
Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 21, 2021
Rep. Schneider Hosts Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments Conversation with Gurnee Mother
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 17, 2021
Major Tax Relief for Working Families
Rep. Danny Davis
June 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Horsford, Swalwell Lead Bicameral Group Calling On Congressional Leadership To Include Support For Working Fathers In Infrastructure And Jobs Legislation
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 16, 2021
Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021
Remarks of Congressman Davis at the Briefing on Breaking Down the Economic Barriers for Foster Youth
Rep. Danny Davis
June 8, 2021
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To End LGBTQ+ And Religious Discrimination In The Child Welfare System
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 4, 2021
Davis, Walorski, Larson, Reed Issue Statement on Gao Report on Benefits Paid to Foster Youth by The Social Security Administration
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 2, 2021
Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 2, 2021
The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 27, 2021
Economic Recovery
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021
The Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign Applauds Introduction of John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "This pandemic has laid bare the inequities in our society. But with President Biden's American Jobs Plan & American Families Plan, we can build a bridge to equality and prosperity. My thoughts for @thehill:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021
Rep. Kelly Re-Introduces MOMMA's Act to Address Maternal Health Crisis
Rep. Robin Kelly
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. Lauren Underwood, ...
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 14, 2021
Reps. García and Kaptur Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Justice and Youth Employment
Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2021
Trone, Krishnamoorthi, Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Youth Vaping
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 13, 2021
Cárdenas, Schakowsky Introduce Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2021
Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Introduce Legislation to Reduce Hot Car Tragedies
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2021
Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Breastfeeding Rights for Working Moms
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 12, 2021
Expanded Child Tax Credit
Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 11, 2021
Duckworth, Speier Introduce Legislation to Support Military Families by Enhancing Military Childcare Service and Expanding Parental Leave for Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bills to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities
Rep. Robin Kelly
May 11, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, Maloney, and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Parental Leave for Military Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans have a solid second place strategy for America. Democrats are different. We believe this country will lead the 21st century economy if we invest in the American people. And that's what we're going to do with the American Jobs and Families Plans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021
Reps. Davis, Walorski, Bass, and Bacon Honor National Foster Care Month With Bipartisan Legislation to Help Foster Youth Find Permanent Families via Adoption
Rep. Danny Davis
May 7, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The END ENDS Act To Limit Nicotine Concentration In E-Cigarettes And Mitigate Youth Addiction
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 29, 2021
Duckworth, Murray Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Joint Address To Congress
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021
Bipartisan Bill Introduced by Portman, Duckworth, and Blumenthal to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers" Passes Senate Committee
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Criminal Justice Subcommittee Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 29, 2021
In New Video, Underwood Highlights Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Starting July 15; Shares Stories of North Aurora and Hinckley Parents Who Will Soon Benefit from Expanded Child Tax Credit
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi & Senator Durbin Urge FDA To Review New And Disturbing Evidence From North Carolina That JUUL Deliberately Marketed High-Nicotine Products To American Youth
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 24, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Schakowsky Applaud House Passage of Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 23, 2021
Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Her Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 23, 2021
Child Tax Credit Brings Much-Needed Relief
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 22, 2021
Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Casten, Underwood, Foster, Hold Press Conference on Child Tax Credits Encouraging Illinois Families to Sign Up for Newly Expanded Benefit
Rep.Sean Casten
June 22, 2021
Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 21, 2021
Rep. Schneider Hosts Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments Conversation with Gurnee Mother
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 17, 2021
Major Tax Relief for Working Families
Rep.Danny Davis
June 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Horsford, Swalwell Lead Bicameral Group Calling On Congressional Leadership To Include Support For Working Fathers In Infrastructure And Jobs Legislation
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 16, 2021
Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021
Remarks of Congressman Davis at the Briefing on Breaking Down the Economic Barriers for Foster Youth
Rep.Danny Davis
June 8, 2021
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To End LGBTQ+ And Religious Discrimination In The Child Welfare System
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 4, 2021
Davis, Walorski, Larson, Reed Issue Statement on Gao Report on Benefits Paid to Foster Youth by The Social Security Administration
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 2, 2021
Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 2, 2021
The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 27, 2021
Economic Recovery
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021
The Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign Applauds Introduction of John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "This pandemic has laid bare the inequities in our society. But with President Biden's American Jobs Plan & American Families Plan, we can build a bridge to equality and prosperity. My thoughts for @thehill:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021
Rep. Kelly Re-Introduces MOMMA's Act to Address Maternal Health Crisis
Rep.Robin Kelly
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.Lauren Underwood, ...
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 14, 2021
Reps. García and Kaptur Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Justice and Youth Employment
Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2021
Trone, Krishnamoorthi, Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Youth Vaping
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 13, 2021
Cárdenas, Schakowsky Introduce Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2021
Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Introduce Legislation to Reduce Hot Car Tragedies
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2021
Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Breastfeeding Rights for Working Moms
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 12, 2021
Expanded Child Tax Credit
Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 11, 2021
Duckworth, Speier Introduce Legislation to Support Military Families by Enhancing Military Childcare Service and Expanding Parental Leave for Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bills to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities
Rep.Robin Kelly
May 11, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Bice, Speier, Duckworth, Maloney, and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Parental Leave for Military Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans have a solid second place strategy for America. Democrats are different. We believe this country will lead the 21st century economy if we invest in the American people. And that's what we're going to do with the American Jobs and Families Plans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021
Reps. Davis, Walorski, Bass, and Bacon Honor National Foster Care Month With Bipartisan Legislation to Help Foster Youth Find Permanent Families via Adoption
Rep.Danny Davis
May 7, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The END ENDS Act To Limit Nicotine Concentration In E-Cigarettes And Mitigate Youth Addiction
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 29, 2021
Duckworth, Murray Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Joint Address To Congress
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021
Bipartisan Bill Introduced by Portman, Duckworth, and Blumenthal to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers" Passes Senate Committee
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Criminal Justice Subcommittee Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
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