Mar 18, 2026
Children of Immigrants
Congressional Testimony re: “Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. Doe”
First Focus on Children President Bruce Lesley told the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government in testimony...
Mar 17, 2026
Children's Health
LETTER OF SUPPORT: Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 (H.R. 2753)
First Focus Campaign for Children expressed support for the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 (H.R. 2753) in...
Mar 05, 2026
Federal Budget & Tax
CORRESPONDENCE: Prioritize Children In Vote on Homeland Security Funding
First Focus Campaign for Children and the Coalition on Human Needs led 123 other national and local organizations in...
Mar 02, 2026
Early Childhood
COMMENT: Revise Department of Education Proposed Rule to Protect Home Visiting
In response to a proposed rule from the Department of Education related to federal student loans, First Focus on...
Feb 20, 2026
Child Poverty
COMMENT: “Trump Accounts” Require Significant Improvement to Avoid Deep-rooted Disparities in Economic Security
First Focus on Children offered comments to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlining changes required to make the 530A savings...
Feb 04, 2026
Federal Budget & Tax
LETTER: Opposition to Repeal of DC Budget
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to all members of Congress today to strongly oppose H.J. Res....
Feb 02, 2026
Federal Budget & Tax
MESSAGE: Pass FY 2026 spending bills to keep funding for children on track
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a message today to legislative directors for all 435 members of the House...
Jan 29, 2026
Federal Budget & Tax
MESSAGE: Prioritize Children and Families in FY 26 Funding Decision
In a message sent today to all U.S. senators, First Focus Campaign for Children urged lawmakers to separate the...
Jan 28, 2026
Federal Budget & Tax
MESSAGE: Reject DHS funding bill until children are protected
In a message sent today to all U.S. senators, First Focus Campaign for Children urged lawmakers to separate funding...