Federal Budget
When it comes to prioritizing children in the federal budget, Congress is badly out-of-step with the needs and wants of the American people. While voters think more than one-fourth of federal resources should be invested in children, Congress allocates less than 8 percent. First Focus is working to change that, by publicizing detailed analyses of fiscal proposals from a children’s perspective, publishing an annual Children’s Budget, and advancing policy solutions to ensure that children are the priority in the federal budget.
Resources
Letter: Adequate Funding for the U.S. Census Bureau
First Focus Campaign for Children | March 16, 2018 |
We are writing to express our support for adequate funding for the U. S. Census Bureau in Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 to provide …
President’s Budget Would Wreak Havoc on America’s Children
| February 12, 2018 |
Today, the President released his Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal, which flies in the face of last week’s Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA). …
Continuing Resolution #5: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for Children
First Focus Campaign for Children | February 6, 2018 |
The fifth Continuing Resolution (CR), released by the House of Representatives with a vote expected today, would temporarily extend funding for virtually all federal …
Unfair, Insulting Tax Bill Gambles with Our Children’s Future
Bruce Lesley | December 21, 2017 |
WASHINGTON—Bruce Lesley, President of the First Focus Campaign for Children, issued the following statement after passage of the Republican tax bill in the House …
Congress’ FY 18 Budget Resolution Neglects Children
Ari Goldberg (Former Staff) | October 26, 2017 |
WASHINGTON—The Children’s Budget Coalition, convened by the First Focus Campaign for Children, is dismayed that Congress passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget resolution today …
Failure to Secure CHIP Funding Leaves 9 Million Children in Jeopardy
Ari Goldberg (Former Staff) | September 29, 2017 |
First Focus Campaign for Children, along with several children’s advocacy groups, released a joint statement today on the impact of Congress’ failure to pass …
Leading Children’s Health Groups to United States Senate: “Vote NO on the Graham – Cassidy Health Care Repeal Bill”
Ari Goldberg (Former Staff) | September 25, 2017 |
The American Academy of Pediatrics, Children’s Defense Fund, Children’s Dental Health Project, Children’s Hospital Association, Family Voices, First Focus Campaign for Children, March of …
Trump FY 18 Budget Would Significantly Harm Children
Ari Goldberg (Former Staff) | May 23, 2017 |
WASHINGTON—The First Focus Campaign for Children is deeply concerned about the devastating impacts the President’s Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18) budget would have on …
Congress: Make Children a Priority in 2018 Budget
John Monsif | May 11, 2017 |
On May 11, 2017, the Children’s Budget Coalition submitted a letter to Congress (House / Senate) urging policymakers to consider the needs of America’s …
More than 55 Groups Urge Congress to Make Children the Priority in 2018 Budget
Ari Goldberg (Former Staff) | May 11, 2017 |
WASHINGTON–The Children’s Budget Coalition, which includes more than 55 organizations committed to ensuring federal investment in critical programs that help American children–sent letters (House …