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A graphic graphic celebrating the Fourth of July prompting families to sign the Mom Declaration.

Tell Congress to Support the Mom Declaration — A National Blueprint for Life, Liberty and Happiness

July 3, 2026
This 4th of July, we’re raising our voices to make it easier and more affordable for families to build good lives. Add your name to the Mom Declaration for Life, Liberty, and Happiness! We’ll deliver it to Congress so they know what we expect them to be working toward.
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Four women holding signs reading "Moms Rising for Democracy, Medicaid, SNAP & WIC, and Child Care

Tell Congress to Reverse the Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP — Demand Relief from H.R. 1

July 3, 2026
One year after the passage of Donald Trump’s H.R. 1 bill, everyday families are suffering from devastating cuts to healthcare and vital food assistance. Moms across the nation are facing surging costs, hospital closures, and reduced benefits while taxpayer money funds unnecessary vanity projects. Read on to see how you can join MomsRising to demand that Congress restore essential funding to SNAP and Medicaid.
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MomsRising members Julie, Samantha, & Nicole w/ MomsRising staff & Reps. Tlaib, Pettersen, Grijalva

Moms Pay the Price — Testimony of My Family’s Affordability Crisis

June 18, 2026
At a Glance On April 28, 2026, Michigan member and mother Julie Groce joined MomsRising and Mamás con Poder and two other members for the first-ever mom-centered Congressional hearing on affordability ‘Moms Pay the Price’ on Capitol Hill to share their experiences on how hard it is to balance a...
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This Pride Month, Urge Seattle to Cover *CHOSEN FAMILY* in Paid Sick Days Law!

June 17, 2026
Right now, the City of Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards is surveying Seattle residents and workers on potential amendments to the city’s paid sick days law for City Council consideration. We know you’re busy celebrating Pride Month, so we compiled our best recommendations for updates to Seattle’s paid sick days law. YOU’RE INVITED to sign on to our guidance letter so Seattle can see the hundreds of residents and workers that support strong paid sick days updates!
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A breakthrough documentary film: Motherhood Manifesto! - MomsRising

A Break Out Documentary Film: The Motherhood Manifesto

June 16, 2026
The Motherhood Manifesto is a 58-minute documentary film that explores the systemic obstacles facing mothers in America while illustrating solutions with mixed media, humor, moving personal stories, and star power. Directed by Laura Pacheco and produced alongside PBS veteran John de Graaf, the film...
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We Can't Wait to Meet You! Apply Today: 2026-2027 Washington State Fellowship

June 9, 2026
You’ve experienced the life-changing impact of public programs built to nurture all families, like Washington State paid family and medical leave. You've navigated the gauntlet of the “affordable” housing and child care search. Now, you're feeling the weight of rising costs at the grocery store and the gas pump. Picture yourself turning these experiences – and your lived expertise navigating them – into real policy change, at the state capitol and in your community.
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The Summer Struggle Moms Know So Well

May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer, which can mean a break from schoolwork for children and more time together and outdoor activity for families. But finding safe, enriching summer activities for children is one of the greatest challenges many working moms face. A new study from the...
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MOMbassador Jean with her daughter at the "Fund Care, Not ICE" DC event

Read Between the Lines, Congress – Fund Care, Not ICE!

May 21, 2026
MomsRising MOMbassador and mom-of-three Jean Nguyen brought her family to join children and family detention as well as immigration advocacy groups and organizations in Washington D.C. for the “Fund Care, Not ICE!” event on May 20, 2026, speaking out against family and child detention centers and to push for Congress to fund care, not ICE!
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Another Special Session; Floridians still robbing Peter to pay Paul

May 13, 2026
As lawmakers return to Tallahassee again for yet another Special Session to finalize Florida’s state budget, many Floridians are asking a very simple question; how many more sessions do we need before the people actually struggling to survive are centered in the conversation? The regular 60-day...
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MomsRising member Jean's three kids joining her for MomsRising's "Moms Have the Receipts" event

Moms Brought Receipts — Tell Congress to Address Affordability Chaos!

May 13, 2026
MomsRising MOMbassador and Maryland mom-of-three Jean Nguyen brought her three children to join MomsRising and Mamás con Poder for our Mother's Day “Moms Have the Receipts!” Day of Action on April 28, 2026, to share members’ experiences (and our actual receipts) directly with lawmakers and show them just how hard it is to balance a budget these days.
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