Willowbrook, IL – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13) today issued the following statement after being named a Champion for Children for the 112^th Congress by the First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC), a national bipartisan children’s advocacy organization. 

            “As a mother and grandmother, I’ve always viewed public service as an opportunity to create a brighter future for our kids,” said Biggert, a senior member on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and Co-Chair of the Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children’s Caucus.  “It’s an honor to receive this recognition from an organization that shares my commitment to protecting the best interests of our children, especially vulnerable and homeless youth.  I’ll look forward to continuing our work together, so that every child has access to the tools and education to succeed.”  

            “Lots of politicians talk about kids’ issues, but few back it up,” said Bruce Lesley, president of the Campaign for Children.  “From helping homeless children to improving the classroom environment, Representative Biggert delivers results.”

          In selecting Champions, the First Focus Campaign for Children noted leaders who introduced, co-sponsored, and voted for legislation to meet children’s needs. In addition, the organization considered Members who demonstrated extraordinary initiative by spearheading activities such as sponsoring hearings or garnering the support of their colleagues to improve the health and well-being of children. 

            The Campaign for Children's top federal priority areas include child poverty, child nutrition, child health, early childhood and education, child housing needs, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, protecting the rights of immigrant children, and addressing child abuse and neglect.

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