Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) has received a 100% rating from the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Action Council for 2005. The CDF compiled the legislative scorecard to inform families about Senators’ and Representatives’ records on issues of importance to children. Lowey’s perfect score reflects her votes in support of gun safety, affordable housing and early education programs, among other issues.

"It is absolutely critical that Members of Congress do everything we can to ensure that all children are able to live in safe and healthy communities,” said Lowey.  “I am proud to have received such a high rating from the Children’s Defense Fund because it is one of the leading national organizations devoted to helping protect the most vulnerable members of our society.”

Founded in 1969, the CDF Action Council is a non-partisan organization dedicated to providing a strong, effective voice for all the children in America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves.  The annual Nonpartisan Scorecard is part of CDF Action Council’s public education, ongoing policy analysis, and advocacy for children.

The CDF Action Council scorecard can be seen online at: http://www.cdfactioncouncil.org/scorecard2005.pdf