Why is the Government Shutting Down: Are you wondering “How did we get here again? At 12:01amET on October 1st the Government effectively “shut down”. A government shutdown happens when Congress and the President fail to agree on and pass new spending bills to fund government operations by the funding deadline. As a result, federal […]| Secure Families Initiative
We Did It! Historic Protections for Active Duty Military Families Included in Proposed Senate Defense Bill We have historic, groundbreaking news!! Due to the fierce leadership of SFI’s BIPOC Caucuses and years of knocking on the doors of Congress - our collective stories were heard. Today, the Senate Armed Services…| Secure Families Initiative
Military families, veterans, caregivers, and overseas voters deserve secure access to the very democracy we serve to protect — no matter where we’re stationed or how we serve. The March 25, 2025 Executive Order undermines this foundation. This new order would mean that the veteran who is a full-time caretaker at home, who has done […]| Secure Families Initiative
