Children's Defense Fund

Do your members of Congress stand up for kids?

John,

Kids can’t vote or make big political contributions. So, it’s up to us to hold elected leaders accountable to do what’s right for all children. That’s why today the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council is releasing our Legislative Report Card.

Find Out How Your Members of Congress Scored

Whether it’s funding programs to help children stay healthy and ready to learn; addressing our national gun violence epidemic; or determining how we treat immigrant children entering our country—leaders on Capitol Hill make decisions every day that impact children’s lives. So we’ve scored every member of Congress based on their legislative actions for, or against, America’s children.

We put all 535 U.S. Senators and Representatives to the test. Explore who is using their power to defend children and who is failing to stand up for our kids. See how your members of Congress did.

Ready to use this information to fight for children?

Let your lawmakers know you're tracking their action for children.

Kids are counting on us to make sure those in power remember how their actions impact the lives of the youngest and most vulnerable among us. Please take some time to explore the report card and then reach out to your members of Congress.

Thank you for helping us hold our leaders accountable for children.

Gratefully,

Kathleen King

Interim Policy Director

P.S. We’ve been holding lawmakers accountable for children for more than 45 years—and we couldn’t do it without the support of people like you. Please show that you stand up for children when it counts and make a gift today. Thank you!