National Campaigns
Early Care and Education
1 in 4 children in our nation are on the brink of hunger; and we need to fight together to get them help right away. Urge your Representative to make sure children have access to healthy foods as soon as possible.
Protect Our Families from Toxic Chemicals!
Are you sick of worrying about toxic chemicals in the products your family uses every day? We must act now to fix the Toxic Substances Control Act and phase out BPA so we can have safer chemicals and healthy families.
One out of 50 children is Homeless! Keep Families in their Homes!
Tell your Senators to pass the "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act" which will both help homeless children and our economy.
Next Up: Economic Recovery for Families, Not Just Banks!
The Senate is getting ready to vote on an economic recovery package that has a number of key provisions that would directly help moms and their families.
11 million children thank you!
President Obama signed into law an expanded State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). We've tasted success and we want more! Tell Congress: Thank you for putting our kids first! Now, let's move on to broader health reform to make sure that all kids and adults are covered.
Modernize Unemployment Insurance NOW!
To be an effective safety net, Unemployment Insurance needs to be updated to meet 21st century economic demands on families. Ask your Congressional Representatives to include the Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act (UIMA) in the American Recovery and Reinvestment plan proposed by Congress and President-Elect Obama.
The Power of ONEsie
The MomsRising mom-made Power of ONEsie display is traveling the country to remind leaders that there are real people behind the call for family policies.
Make sure that all kids and families get the coverage they need out of healthcare reform!
Healthcare reform is almost done, but we just need Congress to push it over the edge. Even with comprehensive programs like Medicaid and CHIP, millions of children remain uncovered and under-insured. Congress needs to finish the job of getting real reform done and make sure all kids are made better off with healthcare reform. Members of Congress need to hear from you:
What's $1.00 minus .78 cents?
It's the difference between your salary and the salary of your male counterparts. If you're a woman of color, you can subtract at least an additional 10 cents, and for single mothers you can take away even more. Seem fair? We don't think so either. Working together we can close the wage gaps.
Ask the FDA for Food Safety Reform!
For the second time in as many years, peanut butter contaminated with deadly salmonella has been recalled. This latest outbreak has caused nearly 655 illnesses, and contributed to nine deaths. Act now to demand food safety reforms.
Ask CPSC to Clarify New Child Products Rules
The Consumer Product Safety Information Act (CPSIA) is a landmark law that will protect our children from dangerous chemicals. But it could have a negative impact on small craftmakers by requiring them to do testing on products already understood to be safe.
The Healthy Families Act - Paid Sick Days for All
Nearly 50% of American workers don't have a single paid sick day. Meanwhile, the H1N1 flu virus is closing businesses and shutting down schools. The CDC tells us to stay home when we're sick, but too many hardworking Americans can't access paid sick days! Mom voices matter--you can help change this.
Support Breastfeeding Moms!
Sign the Statement of Support for Breastfeeding Moms and to advocate for the Breastfeeding Promotion Act which is moving through Congress.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Passes Senate and House
It's been a long road to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and now we're nearly there! On January 22, 2009, the US Senate passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, joining the House of Representatives. President Obama has spoken out in support of the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and is expected to sign the Act into law soon. Victory!
