{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-named-champion-children", "Reichert Named Champion for Children", "2014-10-02", "2014", "2014-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dave Reichert", "R000578", "reichert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-8) was named a \u201cChampion for Children\u201d by the First Focus Campaign for Children. The award recognizes the top 100 members in Congress, both House and Senate, who consistently advocate for children.\nAfter the announcement, Reichert said, \u201cI am honored to be named a \u2018Champion for Children\u2019 this year. I have always believed, whether it was as Sheriff of King County during my 33 years in law enforcement, or as a member of Congress and chairman of the Human Resources Subcommittee, that it is my job and my privilege to fight for the most vulnerable, whoever they may be. \u00a0All too often it is America\u2019s kids. They are the ones who will shape and lead the future, and I want to ensure that they receive the best possible support from us to be able to make wise choices, receive a high-quality education, enter a thriving and economically viable workforce, and succeed as adults.\u00a0 Whether a foster child, an only child, or one of 7 like myself, every child deserves equal opportunities.\u201d\nReichert is chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee which oversees the country\u2019s foster care system. He recently helped author H.R. 4980, a bill package that included critical reforms to help foster youth get into permanent homes and live happy, successful lives. It also included Reichert\u2019s legislation to prevent the sex trafficking of youth in foster care. Additionally, Reichert is a founder and co-chair of the Children\u2019s Health Care Caucus which works to promote policy that will result in better health outcomes for children across the nation.\nThe Champion for Children Award recognizes the members who have best \u201cdemonstrated extraordinary initiative\u201d to \u201cimprove the health, educational outcomes, and well-being of children\u201d, according to First Focus. To learn more, visit their website here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-named-champion-children"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.6681501399725676, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}