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March 8, 2021 Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2021 Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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 - "Proud that my provision w/@SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to extend health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days after pregnancy to 1 year is included in Biden's Rescue Plan. It'll help save lives of new mothers, especially women of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Inclusion of Maternal Health Provision from Their Momma's Act in American Rescue Plan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Meng Urges Biden to Take Action to End Period Poverty Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce "Marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in the American Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Reps. Kelly, Latta Reintroduce Bipartisan Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Momma Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Announces Upcoming Release of First-ever Report on Black Women and Girls Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "In the United States, Black women are about three times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy. In Illinois, Black women are six times more likely than white women to die. This is a national tragedy and these disparities are unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Warren and Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Establish an Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Within the Domestic Policy Council Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Representative Lee Leads Congressional Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief in ACOG v. FDA Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Underwood Urges Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mcdonough to Prioritize Mental Health, Maternity Care for Veterans Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 9, 2021 During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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 Congressman Steven Horsford Joins Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address the Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 McBath Reintroduces Social Determinants for Moms Act in Black Maternal Health Momnibus Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Booker, Underwood, Adams, Senators Unveil Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Shaheen, Schakowsky in Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal Global Gag Rule Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Sen. Menendez Calls for Support to Help Women Get Back to Work Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Support Efforts To Help Women Return To The Workforce 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. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Murray in Re-Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Achieve Equal Pay Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2021 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "On the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I remain committed to protecting the right to choose. We must continue fighting for equitable and accessible reproductive health care in the U.S." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Menendez Leads Bipartisan Call for Saudi Government to Release Wrongfully Detained Women Political Prisoners Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "A 6-3 right-wing Supreme Court is a threat to health care, to a woman's right to choose, and to the right of Americans to love who they love. Republicans know this, and they are doing everything they can to rush Judge Barrett's confirmation. Americans see where they stand." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 8, 2021 Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2021 Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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 - "Proud that my provision w/@SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to extend health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days after pregnancy to 1 year is included in Biden's Rescue Plan. It'll help save lives of new mothers, especially women of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Inclusion of Maternal Health Provision from Their Momma's Act in American Rescue Plan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Meng Urges Biden to Take Action to End Period Poverty Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce "Marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in the American Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Reps. Kelly, Latta Reintroduce Bipartisan Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Momma Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Announces Upcoming Release of First-ever Report on Black Women and Girls Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "In the United States, Black women are about three times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy. In Illinois, Black women are six times more likely than white women to die. This is a national tragedy and these disparities are unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Warren and Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Establish an Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Within the Domestic Policy Council Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Representative Lee Leads Congressional Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief in ACOG v. FDA Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Underwood Urges Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mcdonough to Prioritize Mental Health, Maternity Care for Veterans Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 9, 2021 During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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 Congressman Steven Horsford Joins Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address the Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 McBath Reintroduces Social Determinants for Moms Act in Black Maternal Health Momnibus Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Booker, Underwood, Adams, Senators Unveil Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Shaheen, Schakowsky in Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal Global Gag Rule Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Sen. Menendez Calls for Support to Help Women Get Back to Work Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Support Efforts To Help Women Return To The Workforce 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.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Murray in Re-Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Achieve Equal Pay Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2021 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "On the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I remain committed to protecting the right to choose. We must continue fighting for equitable and accessible reproductive health care in the U.S." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Menendez Leads Bipartisan Call for Saudi Government to Release Wrongfully Detained Women Political Prisoners Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "A 6-3 right-wing Supreme Court is a threat to health care, to a woman's right to choose, and to the right of Americans to love who they love. Republicans know this, and they are doing everything they can to rush Judge Barrett's confirmation. Americans see where they stand." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
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