WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reports of lead-tainted applesauce and Lunchables being served to children across the country, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), chair and founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, led 30 members of the Dads Caucus today in demanding answers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gomez and the members are pressing FDA leaders to explain how lead-tainted… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, and U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), Co-Chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, are urging federal regulators to collect data on fathers’ public health in early parenthood and the impact of paternal health on infants, mothers and families.
In a letter… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, released the following statement in response to Republican attacks on in vitro fertilization (IVF):
“People across the country are seeing their dreams of becoming parents shattered because of Republicans’ intrusive attacks on their reproductive care, including IVF. Infertility is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Founder and Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus, announced that U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) will chair the new Technology, Media and the Family Working Group.
The working group will convene subject matter experts to educate members on issues related to modern technology and media and their impact on families, particularly… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined the Congressional Dads Caucus—a group of 35 parents in Congress, led by U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), who fight for family-friendly policies like affordable child care, paid family leave and the enhanced Child Tax Credit.
“I’m in Congress to fight for my son, Davis, and kids across the country who deserve a… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-30) joined the Congressional Dads Caucus—a group of over 30 parents in Congress led by U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) who fight for family friendly policies like affordable child care, paid family leave and the enhanced Child Tax Credit.
“As a proud new member of the Dads Caucus, I am excited to continue tackling the challenges… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, released the following statement on the bipartisan tax package that includes enhancements to the Child Tax Credit (CTC):
“As we head into the next vote, our Dads Caucus members overwhelmingly support the bipartisan tax package that will provide relief for 16 million children and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, released the following statement on the bipartisan tax proposal on the Child Tax Credit:
“As Chair of the Dads Caucus, which has championed the enhanced Child Tax Credit from our founding, I’m glad to see Republicans are finally moving towards the gold standard for the Child Tax… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus, urged IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to expand access to the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for working families, and ensure equity in our tax system.
In a letter to Werfel, Gomez wrote, “Permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a key pillar of the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-05), Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), and other colleagues introduced the Child Care Stabilization Act to extend vital federal child care stabilization… Read more »
