Child Care for Working Families Act
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) reintroduced the Child Care for Working Families Act (CCWFA) on April 27th. Introduced every Congress
Speaker McCarthy Unveils Budget and Debt Ceiling Bill
On Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, House Republicans unveiled legislation that would pair lifting the debt ceiling with steep budget cuts and budget caps for the
Testimony Regarding the TANF Program
On April 12, 2023, CWLA submitted testimony for the record on the House Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee Hearing, “Welfare is Broken:
Oversight of the ORR Unaccompanied Children Program
On April 18, 2023, the Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing concerning the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s (ORR) unaccompanied children program. The
Lawmakers Seek Bipartisan Plan on Paid Leave
On April 12, 2023, Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) wrote a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Minority Leader Hakeem
CWLA Endorses: Resolution to Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
On April 19th, 2023, Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Congresswoman Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced a resolution to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention
House Passes Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act
In addition to the Biden administration’s proposed rule that was announced last week (see below), the House voted on H.R. 734 the Protecting Women and
Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes
CWLA submitted a public comment in the Federal Register in support of the proposed rule that would allow Title IV-E agencies to adopt separate licensing requirements for kinship
Administration Plan to Prohibit Broad Transgender Sports Bans
On Thursday April 6th, 2023, Secretary Miguel Cardona of the Department of Education announced a proposed rule that would update Title IX to clarify
Expanded SNAP Benefits: Webinar
The Institute for Research on Policy hosted a webinar on April 5, 2023 titled “Expanded SNAP Benefits During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned.” Speakers for the event included Dr. Cindy
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act
On April 10, 2023, A Better Balance hosted a webinar about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and PUMP Act. This webinar helped break
Gun Violence Claims More Lives
Gun violence claimed more children’s lives last week with the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. As we noted in our statement after
Subcommittee Hearing on TANF Reform
On March 28th, 2023, the Work and Welfare Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing about the reauthorization of the
Congressional Dads Caucus Launches with Roundtable Discussion
On March 29, 2023 the Congressional Dad’s Caucus had its kickoff meeting with a panel of lived experience. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), the Chair
Spotlight on the SNAP Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is under consideration in both the Appropriations debate as well as the looming Farm Bill reauthorization due this year. These debates are happening as
Ways and Means Committee Hears from Secretary Becerra
On Wednesday, March 28th, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on President Biden’s FY24 Budget proposal with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Agency Leaders Respond About Impact of Budget Cuts
In January, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro sent letters to Federal agency heads asking for information about how the agencies would be
The Power of the Purse: Federal Budget Webinar
Voices for Healthy Kids hosted a webinar on Wednesday, March 22nd, titled “The Power of the Purse: Understanding the Federal Budget Process and How it
Do Education and Training Vouchers Make a Difference?
The Urban Institute hosted a webinar on March 7, 2023, that reviewed their recent research report on Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs). The report
Expanding Work Requirements Would Make It Harder for People to Meet Basic Needs
On March 15th, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released a new report about the harms of work requirements in safety net programs
Secretary Yellen Testifies on the Budget
On March 10th, 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee hosted a hearing with Treasury Secretary Yellen about President Biden’s budget, released the day
Foster Youth and Driving Act Reintroduced
On March 8th, 2023, House Ways and Means Work & Welfare Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Co-chair Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) re-introduced the
Senate Hearing on “The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness”
On March 8, 2023, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee held a hearing to address the current homelessness crisis. Housing affordability has
Education and Workforce Markup on Education Bills
On March 8th, 2023 the House Committee on Education and the Workforce held its first full committee markup on H.R. 734, the Protection of