Paris Hilton testified at the Ways and Means Committee hearing on modernizing child welfare programs to improve efficiencies and better serve American families and children. Various lawmakers and experts discussed solutions to address issues like abuse in residential treatment facilities and the need for federal guidance. Hilton emphasized the importance of preventing children from entering the child welfare system through better resources and support.
The Ways and Means Committee is taking action today to give seniors access to advanced, cutting-edge medicine. Whether it's anti-obesity medication, cancer screenings, or breakthrough devices, we are cutting the red tape blocking seniors from better health. https://t.co/BshQPqW2jW
Every child deserves a safe and loving home. By modernizing child welfare programs, we can help protect children from abuse and neglect. Watch my questions and comments from yesterday's @WaysandMeansGOP hearing. https://t.co/arqPNZs6t5
Faith-based organizations play an extraordinary role in caring for our nation’s most vulnerable children. Millions of Americans are better off today because of their noble work. Learn more about my legislation and yesterday's @WaysandMeansGOP hearing⬇️ https://t.co/wvnNEnhQbg
Yesterday in @WaysandMeansGOP I questioned witnesses from the foster care system and @ParisHilton about the critical need to modernize the Court Improvement Program (CIP) and for federal and state governments to work with local organizations to address challenges within the…
Paris Hilton reveals her experience of childhood abuse https://t.co/5Wogbh1eSC
Today, the Ways and Means Committee is holding a mark up of several bills aimed at promoting medical innovation and improving care for American patients. TUNE IN @ 10 AM https://t.co/lsc6bEvr1C
If parents can't care for their child, every effort should be made to place the child with another family member who can safely care for them. Thanks to yesterday's @WaysandMeansGOP witnesses for their powerful stories and expertise on how we can improve the kinship care process. https://t.co/ju8gxh4ClS
ICYMI: The Title IV-B Program & the Court Improvement Program offers hope for children to find loving homes. In a @WaysandMeansGOP hearing, I highlighted the need to allow flexibilities within these programs, which will benefit legal personnel, families, & children. https://t.co/b0WRkJ4LqL
We are ready for today's markup in the @WaysandMeansGOP @WaysMeansCmte committee of HR 4818. This is an imp step for better access to care for obesity treatment. Our coalition of members (https://t.co/643YmVBjLv) stands ready to continue the fight for people with #obesity https://t.co/wrJfnddS29
🎥 WATCH: Paris Hilton has described her traumatic experience in youth care facilities, likening them to “dog kennels” https://t.co/RoDao3sLST
The American socialite made the harrowing admission as she testified before the US Congress in Washington DC to advocate for better protections for children who are institutionalised. > https://t.co/X4Dt6EyjUR https://t.co/XI3Ft4dcra
"I am here to be the voice for the children whose voices can't be heard," Hilton said. "... Families need resources and support so they don't need to come into the child welfare system in the first place." https://t.co/XRhNbnJGL6
Paris Hilton calls for greater federal oversight of youth care programs during House hearing https://t.co/TcMfcokfzQ https://t.co/GZyhkUH97b
The hotel heiress testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday about protecting children in foster care. https://t.co/vbt8LAf60v
Paris Hilton Has Powerful Message For Children In The Foster System https://t.co/oG2ilns63O
Paris Hilton testifies at US Congress about child abuse as star says she's in her ‘Liam Neeson era’ https://t.co/GtztXdDs6k
US Capitol: Paris Hilton advocating for children victims of foster care. “Today residential facilities are warehousing 50,000+ foster youths and an unknown number of adopted youths in lockdown facilities. Innocent children who have not committed crimes” https://t.co/41sbhuOQCG
“It was the most traumatizing experience of my life… But I’ve managed to turn my pain into a purpose.” @ParisHilton speaks out on why she’s advocating for more oversight of child welfare programs. | @marthamaccallum https://t.co/bq5m6aHG4q
Ensuring proper care for America’s youth is non-negotiable. Any youth treatment facility receiving federal funding should and must meet the standards of a qualified residential treatment program. At today’s @WaysandMeansGOP hearing, I addressed several critical issues plaguing… https://t.co/0CNuToLmEe
Thank you @ParisHilton for your testimony & advocacy for improving the U.S. child welfare system. As a mother, I agree we need to do better for our families with stronger investments in community-based services that will benefit our nation's children. https://t.co/oa9u48fWTL
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act will be marked up in the Ways and Means committee tomorrow. The bill expands #Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs (currently excluded), lowering costs for seniors and taxpayers. Good work @RepJasonSmith @RepBradWenstrup @RepRaulRuizMD!
One of the best ways to protect children & reduce reliance on social safety-net programs is to lift people out of poverty. That’s why I will continue to lead the way on renewing monthly CTC payments for families. Listen to my exchange with @ParisHilton at today’s @WaysMeansCmte. https://t.co/Al3jn07pIl
Children in foster care often struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues. I asked @ParisHilton how we can assist children and teens in foster care and how we in Congress can best support them as they transition into adulthood. https://t.co/hKxjtPEkpV
We spend a lot of money on the foster care system, but the system is not designed to help prevent the circumstances that lead to children being removed in the first place. At today's hearing we heard from experts on how we can improve the child welfare system. https://t.co/7nLavTRIDE
Today at our hearing I bashed private equity vultures and our witness Paris Hilton and I agreed on something: Wall Street control over child services is bad! https://t.co/CeR4de7jhh
I've long sponsored the Keeping All Students Safe Act to ban seclusion and dangerous restraint practices used on children in schools. In today's @WaysMeansCmte hearing on protecting America’s children, @ParisHilton gave a powerful answer explaining why this bill is sorely needed: https://t.co/duK57fGR71
Paris Hilton shares powerful testimony on protecting children https://t.co/ohP4HlW7Up
In today’s @waysandmeansgop hearing on strengthening child welfare programs, I called for more input from individuals with lived experience in foster care. My bill with @RepGwenMoore, the Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act, is a great step to improve outcomes. https://t.co/JZ10AoAnGj
At 3:00pm today, I will be chairing a @WaysandMeansGOP Health Subcommittee hearing on Improving Value-Based Care for Patients and Providers. Transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care will not only save taxpayer money but help us live longer and healthier lives.
I asked @ParisHilton, based on her lived experience as a survivor of abuse in a residential youth facility, what should be done to help children in crisis. Here's what she said: https://t.co/a4K2m8k0Fx
Today, @WaysandMeansGOP is holding a hearing on the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse faced by foster youth in residential treatment facilities. Tune in as we discuss solutions that will better serve American families and children: https://t.co/73vD4JygYQ
Looking forward to having @ParisHilton testify at @WaysandMeansGOP! This is a crucial issue, which is why I introduced the bipartisan Promoting Accountability, Reporting, Information Sharing, and Health Act with @RepJimmyPanetta. It's clear that better federal guidance and… https://t.co/DLBOe0cyzL
Today, the Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing to discuss modernizing child welfare programs under Title IV-B to improve efficiencies and better serve American families and children. TUNE IN @ 10 AM https://t.co/SeutNZuicB
WEDNESDAY: @ParisHilton and other testify on Modernizing Child Welfare Programs @WaysMeansCmte @WaysandMeansGOP - LIVE at 10am ET on C-SPAN2 https://t.co/ZKumRqlnVy