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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, issued a statement following the release of new statistics from the Census Bureau showing a significant increase in child poverty as a result of the expiration of the enhanced child tax credit:
“Child poverty more than doubled after the GOP allowed the enhanced child tax credit… 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. Rob Menendez (NJ-08) will chair the new Dads Caucus Family Mental Health Working Group and U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) will chair the new Dads Caucus Gun Violence Prevention Working Group.
The taskforces will convene subject matter experts to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week Chair Jimmy Gomez and the Congressional Dads Caucus made their first major legislative announcement of the year at a press conference, unveiling their first bill endorsements and a Father’s Day resolution honoring dads and calling for support of their three key pillars: paid family leave, affordable child care, and the expanded child tax credit. The Caucus… Read more »