On January 22, 2025, Children’s Defense Fund invited faith leaders throughout the nation to join us in opposing the nomination and potential confirmation of Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Within four days, individuals from 29 states and Washington, DC, signed on to support our opposition to Mr. Kennedy’s nomination.
See the full letter sent to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair Cassidy and Ranking Member Sanders as well as Senate Finance Committee Chair Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden on January 28, 2025.