Trump suspends life-saving assistance to children overseas. What ...
1 day ago · Marco Rubio and many members of Congress know this to be true. President Trump’s executive order allows the Secretary of State to waive the rules for “specific programs.” Given that he has deep knowledge of how effective and important development programs are — especially those that protect and save the lives of the most vulnerable ...
READ Act Reauthorization a Victory - UNICEF USA
Dec 23, 2024 · Congress passed the reauthorization of the READ Act, ensuring that U.S. foreign assistance will continue to prioritize equitable access to quality education for children globally. On Dec. 23, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a broad bill package into law, which includes the READ Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 681/S.41).
What We’re Watching During This Week’s Capitol Hill …
Jan 14, 2025 · We're watching how Sen. Rubio and Rep. Stefanik will answer questions about the future of American foreign policy. ... we hear from Sen. Marco Rubio as he vies to become the next U.S. Secretary of State, ... UNICEF and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs – three of the most important UN agencies. Plus, i n 2022, ...
Stefanik pledges an 'America First' agenda at the UN an.
1 day ago · Noting that the U.S. is the largest single contributor to the United Nations, she pointed to the children's agency UNICEF and the World Food Program as examples of U.N. entities that are “effective” but said the U.S. has to ensure its investments are making America safer, stronger and more prosperous — echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio Oversees Halt to Foreign Aid and Meets With Asian …
4 days ago · Secretary of State Marco Rubio walked into the State Department on Tuesday for the first time in his new job, taking the reins of the main agency carrying out U.S. foreign policy at a time of ...
Rubio Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging UNICEF to Protect Cuban …
Jan 21, 2022 · Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) sent a letter to Catherine Russell, the newly-appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), urging her to prioritize the protection of at least 45 Cuban children, younger than 17, arbitrarily jailed ...
UNICEF USA Advocacy 2023
Our deep appreciation goes out to the Senate leads: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Thank you, UNICEF USA advocates. In 2023, you proved that policy change is possible — and that together, we can make a lasting impact in …
Marco Rubio: America's new top diplomat, in his own words
5 days ago · Former Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as Donald Trump's new secretary of state. Rubio has years of experience serving on the Senate Foreign...
Worth the Wait: The READ Act is Signed into Law | UNICEF USA
Effective advocacy is also rooted in bipartisanship and trust. In its final iteration, the READ Act was championed by original cosponsors Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), Rep. David Reichert (R-WA), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
Rubio Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging UNICEF to Protect Cuban …
Jan 21, 2022 · Rubio, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Streamline Claims Process for Camp Lejeune Victims Sep 26, 2024 | Comunicados de Prensa In 2023, Congress successfully passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act to guarantee a compensation process for veterans and other victims exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.