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Rep. Kat Cammack Named Winner of 2023 Bone Health Champion Award

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Dienstag, Januar 16, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce that Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has been selected to receive the 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce that Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has been selected to receive the 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award.
  • Rep. Cammack joined with the Caucus and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation in sponsoring a congressional briefing on women's bone health throughout the lifetime.
  • "The importance of bone health and its impact on an individual's overall health as well as healthcare costs is often overlooked by policymakers," said Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.
  • Rep. Cammack said, "It's an honor to be named one of this year's Congressional Bone Health Champion Award recipients.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Announce the First 12 Northern Illinois Communities to be Named “EV Ready”

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Donnerstag, Dezember 7, 2023
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EV Ready Communities also created online EV resources to educate residents and businesses about EVs.

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  • EV Ready Communities also created online EV resources to educate residents and businesses about EVs.
  • “The dedication demonstrated by these communities in embracing the electric vehicle future exemplifies the spirit of innovation and progress that drives Illinois forward,” said U.S.
  • “That’s why I worked to secure $500,000 for the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus municipal EV readiness project.
  • To learn about participating in the EV Readiness Program, please visit the Caucus' website .

Congressional Briefing Calls for More Focus & Government Investment in the Epilepsies to Support the 3.4M People Living with the Epilepsies

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Montag, November 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In cooperation with the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus, the Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsies Action Network, CURE Epilepsy, Rare Epilepsy Network, DEE-P Connections, and other epilepsy organizations held a briefing on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the epilepsies and urge Congress to prioritize epilepsy programs and research in the final Fiscal Year 2024 federal budget. The briefing also called for members of the U.S. House of Representatives to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus.

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  • The briefing also called for members of the U.S. House of Representatives to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus.
  • Congressional Briefing calls for more funding for epilepsy research, improved outcomes and access to care.
  • "I'm not only speaking as CEO, but also as a person living with epilepsy.
  • I have a son with epilepsy, so this is very important for me and everyone who struggles with epilepsy.

NAMI and AFSP Celebrate Launch of Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus

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Dienstag, Oktober 17, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) applaud today's creation of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus in the U.S. Senate.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) applaud today's creation of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus in the U.S. Senate.
  • "Mental health is the bipartisan issue of our time, and it is inspiring to see the establishment of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus," said NAMI Chief Executive Officer Daniel H. Gillison Jr. "NAMI is grateful to Senators Padilla, Tillis, Ernst and Smith for their leadership on mental health.
  • The bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus is a forum where Senators and their staff can collaborate on and promote mental health solutions, hold events to raise awareness of critical mental health issues, and reduce stigma.
  • NAMI and AFSP look forward to working closely with the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus and encourage all members of the U.S. Senate to join this important group.

CALIFORNIA LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY

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Dienstag, Oktober 10, 2023
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"Marking 50 years of the California Latino Legislative Caucus is historic–and not just a remembrance of the past, but a tribute to the unyielding spirit of Latino empowerment that has persisted in California for half a century," said Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.

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  • "Marking 50 years of the California Latino Legislative Caucus is historic–and not just a remembrance of the past, but a tribute to the unyielding spirit of Latino empowerment that has persisted in California for half a century," said Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
  • "Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, I am deeply moved by the legacy of leadership, resilience, and community advocacy woven into the tapestry of our great state," said Senator Lena Gonzalez, Latino Caucus Vice-Chair.
  • "The Caucus has not just been a voice but a formidable force for the Latino community, driving change and creating opportunities for generations.
  • During the 50th anniversary celebration, eight regional representatives from across California were also acknowledged for earning the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) Scholarship earlier this year.

Major Arena Soccer League Receives Congressional Support to Allow Visas for Foreign Players

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Montag, September 18, 2023
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ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) received support from the U.S. House of Representatives Soccer Caucus this week to help highly talented players be granted visas to play in the United States.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) received support from the U.S. House of Representatives Soccer Caucus this week to help highly talented players be granted visas to play in the United States.
  • In 2019 the MASL had 76 players with active P1 Visas competing and contributing to the overall competitive caliber of the league, today there are only eight players with active P1 Visas.
  • Many of these professional soccer players give back to their communities in the form of visits to hospitals, schools and teaching soccer clinics to young and under privileged children.
  • Our league, its fans, coaches, ownership and most importantly our players from around the world are just looking for the same protection to MASL players that has been extended to players in other major sports leagues.

Coalition For Change (C4C) Releases Report to President Biden on EEOC's Flawed EEO Complaint System

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Dienstag, Juni 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Coalition For Change, Inc. (C4C) today released its report titled: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Unmet Mission: Challenges Impacting Prompt, Fair, and Impartial Processing of Federal Employees' Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints.

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  • "Our report highlights twenty-one (21) challenges victims of federal officials' discriminatory acts confront when navigating the protracted EEO complaint system," said Tanya Ward Jordan, C4C President, and Founder.
  • "Our report also addresses EEO reform measures we shared with Representative Elijah Cummings.
  • Therefore, we unite with the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees and the Caucus of African American Leaders to raise awareness about a flawed EEOC-led federal complaint system."
  • The C4C report received praise from Lawrence Lucas, President Emeritus of the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees.

US SIF Joins Representatives Juan Vargas and Sean Casten to Launch Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus

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Mittwoch, Januar 25, 2023
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US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment today announced the launch of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.

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  • US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment today announced the launch of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.
  • The Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus will be a resource about sustainable investing, the use of environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) and the relevance of the practice to congressional policy.
  • The Caucus will be led by Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Sean Casten (D-IL).
  • “I’m proud to join with my colleague Rep. Casten to launch the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Announce First 16 Communities to Join EV Readiness Program

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Mittwoch, November 30, 2022
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The EV Readiness Program will help us achieve the sustainable transportation goals in the Compact.

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  • The EV Readiness Program will help us achieve the sustainable transportation goals in the Compact.
  • We are thrilled to be a part of the first EV Readiness Program cohort, said Village of Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker.
  • Extensive input from over 300 individuals representing local governments, regional organizations, environmental organizations, and the EV industry helped inform the criteria for the EV Readiness Program.
  • The EV Readiness Program is the latest example of how ComEd is working to help communities unlock the benefits of EVs.

ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Launch Program to Prepare Communities for Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles

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Dienstag, Mai 3, 2022
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ComEds investment in the EV Readiness Program will support program development, consulting and personnel costs to educate municipalities across the ComEd service region over the next two years.

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  • ComEds investment in the EV Readiness Program will support program development, consulting and personnel costs to educate municipalities across the ComEd service region over the next two years.
  • The EV Readiness Program builds on the ongoing collaborative efforts by ComEd and the Caucus to support communities with integrating new clean energy technology.
  • This includes a recently developed EV toolkit , and competitive grant funding opportunities to accelerate EV infrastructure adoption.
  • The program is available for communities across ComEds service territory, including the 275 communities that comprise the Caucus membership.