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Published: December 2, 2021
Our children deserve the chance for a healthy start in life, including treatment for physical and mental illnesses that affect their ability to learn and succeed in school.
NEA advocates for students and educators covered by federal health programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program. We support strengthening each of these programs as well as the Affordable Care Act.
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VOTE NO on the Senate’s budget resolution
Submitted on February 20, 2025
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VOTE NO on Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education
Submitted on February 19, 2025
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NEA urges representatives to VOTE NO on budget blueprint
Submitted on February 12, 2025
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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Support
HR 1002 Caring for All Families Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 5, 2025
This bill would expand the types of family relationships that one can take time off to care for to recognize the lived reality of today’s families.
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Support
HR 1035 Job Protection Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 5, 2025
This bill would expand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include all workers who have been at their employer for more than 90 days, regardless of employer size or hours worked.
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Support
S 437 Caring for All Families Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 5, 2025
This bill would expand the types of family relationships that one can take time off to care for to recognize the lived reality of today’s families.
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