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Catch up on all the good stuff that happened in the MomsRising community last week. [05/15/2021]

 

DEADLINE TO FILE MAY 17: America Ferrera, Alyssa Milano Show You How To Claim Your $3,600 Child Tax Credit

The biggest direct cash investment in families since the Great Depression is happening RIGHT NOW, but you must file your taxes TODAY, Monday, May 17. Learn How to Claim You Child Tax Credit Now

 

ACTION OF THE WEEK: Support ALL Breastfeeding Moms & Working Moms

Cramped airplane bathrooms. Steamy hot cars. Filthy utility closets. These are just some of the places that breastfeeding moms have had to pump breastmilk because they didn’t have access to anything better. Urge Congress to supporting working moms who don't have adequate spaces to pump and store breastmilk at work

 

FACEBOOK: Pregnant Workers Win

The House just passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This legislation would ensure that nobody has to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy. Protect Pregnant Workers

 

INSTAGRAM: Eid Mubarak

Last week Muslims all over the world marked the end of a months-long fasting from before sunrise to sundown, in observance of Ramadan, with Eid-Al-Fitr. See and like the post

 

STATEMENT: Protecting Moms Who Served Act

"When the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Moms Who Served Act in a unanimous bipartisan vote yesterday, members took a very welcome step to improve maternal health, reduce maternal mortality, and improve the health of veterans in our country." Moms Leader Celebrates U.S. House Passage of First Black Maternal Health Momnibus Bill, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act


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