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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), and Congressman David P. Joyce (R-OH), introduced legislation today that would significantly expand parental leave for military servicemembers and make other improvements for new parents who serve in the armed forces.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), introduced legislation today to confront the child care crisis facing military families. The Military Child Care Expansion Act would equip the Pentagon with new tools and a clear mission to fix the 135 Military Child Development Centers operating in “Poor” or “Failing” condition and eliminate persistent waitlists for child care, which had grown to 9,000 military children with immediate needs, according to the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill has 26 original cosponsors.

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Stephanie Bice (R-OK) led a letter to National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy requesting information on the Biden Administration’s emissions reduction pledge to the Paris Agreement.  

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK), member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, joined Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), in introducing the Military Moms Matter Act of 2021.