Coalition Action Materials

National Women’s Law Center Opposes Balanced Budget Amendment, H.J. Res. 2

November 14, 2011

The National Women's Law Center sent a letter to the House of Representatives opposing the balanced budget amendment (H.J. Res. 2). Compliance with a balanced budget requirement would likely require major cuts to vital programs, including Social Security, and would dangerously weaken the federal government’s ability to respond to recessions, emergencies, and new challenges.

Letters in Support of Extending Emergency Unemployment Insurance

November 11, 2011

The National Women's Law Center sent letters to Representatives Sander Levin (D-MI) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), sponsors of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3346/S. 1804).

Coalition Letter to Sen. John Kerry Thanking Him for Introducing the Children First Act of 2011

September 02, 2011

The Child Care and Early Learning Coalition sent a letter to Senator John Kerry on September 2nd thanking him for introducing the Children First Act of 2011, a bill which will help low-income parents afford child care.

To view the letter from the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition, click the link below.

Coalition Letter to Education Secretary Arne Duncan in Support of Early Childhood Funding in FY 2013

September 02, 2011

The Child Care and Early Learning Coalition sent a letter to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in support of increasing investments in early childhood education programming for FY 2013 on September 2nd.

To view the letter from the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition, click the link below.

Coalition Letter to HHS Secretary Sebelius in Support of Early Childhood Investments in FY 2013

August 12, 2011

On August 12, 2011, the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebeilus in support of increasing investments in early childhood for FY 2013.

To view the letter from the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition, download the link below.

Join the Fight for Increases in Head Start and Child Care

August 10, 2011

The legislation that will most affect profoundly young children and their families over the next decade is the Budget Control Act of 2011. The Act lays out a plan for deep cuts that could affect early childhood programs, including child care and Head Start. It begins with nearly $1 trillion in discretionary spending cuts over ten years.

Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 2617)

August 05, 2011

The Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 2617) is comprehensive legislation designed to improve high school graduation rates and access to postsecondary educational and career opportunities for pregnant and parenting students.

Coalition Letter and Comments on Guidelines to Early Learning Challenge Initiative

July 11, 2011

On July 11, 2011, members of the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition submitted a letter and set of comments on the draft requirements, priorities, selection criteria, and definitions for the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) grants to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and the Administration.

Letter in Support of Proposed SNAP Eligibility, Certification, and Employment and Training Provisions

July 05, 2011

On July 5, 2011, the National Women’s Law Center sent a letter to the Food and Nutrition Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility, Certification, and Employment and Training Provisions proposed rule.

Coalition Letter in Support of The Children First Act of 2011

June 24, 2011

On June 24, 2011, the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition sent a letter in support of The Children First Act of 2011, introduced by Senator John Kerry (D-MA).