Family Voices News
Washington Update May 26, 2022
Work on the Hill is winding down this week heading into the Holiday. Both Houses of Congress recess for the Memorial Day district work period next week. There will be no Washington Update next week. Read the full newsletter here
Sad news about Family Voices co-founder Julie Beckett
The obituary and service information can be found on this page Visit the Family Voices "Tribute to Julie" page It is with great sadness we share that Julie Beckett, one of the founders of Family Voices, passed away on Friday, May 13, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....
Washington Update May 18, 2022
It is with great sadness we share that Julie Beckett, one of the founders of Family Voices, passed away on Friday, May 13, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update May 12, 2022
Weekly updates from the policy arena for family leaders and professionals about CYSHCN. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update May 4, 2022
The Senate is in “the office” this week--working in the Capitol from their offices in the Dirksen, Hart, and Russell Senate Office Buildings. The House is “working from home” this week--on a weeklong period (until May 10) of working from their district in their...
Washington Update April 28, 2022
They’re back… Both the House and Senate are back in session as April quickly gives way to May. Here are some of the major work ahead on the horizon. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update April 20, 2022
Congress remains on Easter/Passover recess until the end of the week. Read the full newsletter here
Washington Update April 13, 2022
Congress has adjourned for a two-week state work period for the Easter and Passover holidays. The Senate will return on Monday, April 25, with the House returning a day later on Tuesday, April 26. Congratulations Justice Brown Jackson!! On April 7, 2022, Judge...
Washington Update April 1, 2022
Build Back Better - the revival? Work in DC requires keeping your ear to the ground and listening/reading what people are saying. This week a lot was said about renewed discussions for Build Back Better. Although details are not known, several reports indicate that...
Older adults can get second coronavirus booster to strengthen waning protection (Washington Post, March 30, 2022)
Older adults can get second booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines, federal agencies announced Tuesday as they expanded access to additional shots to help shore up protection against severe illness. Read more here.