| March 15, 2022
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Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But millions of women across the U.S. are still doing the same job as men and being paid less for their work. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2022
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2022
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Tweet - "Countless lives have been saved since the Violence Against Women Act was first enacted. It is long past time to not just reauthorize this critical program, but modernize it to meet the evolving needs of survivors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 8, 2022
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Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| March 8, 2022
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Letter to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Ambassador to the United Nations - US Participation at the Commission on the Status of Women
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 7, 2022
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Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2022
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Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor, and Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Effort to Crack Down on Insurance Companies That Illegally Deny Women Access to Birth Control
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Letter to Secretary Becerra, Secretary Walsh, and Secretary Yellen - Van Hollen, Hassan Crack Down on Insurance Companies That Illegally Deny Women Access to Birth Control
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Passes Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Durbin Highlights Violence Against Women Act, Ending Forced Arbitration Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Durbin, Gilibrand, Graham Celebrate Senate Passage Of Landmark Bill To Void And Prevent Forced Arbitration Agreements For Sexual Harassment And Sexual Assault
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Event Focusing on Missing Black Women and Girls
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "It's time to modernize and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. It would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue. #VAWA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "We will introduce an updated, bipartisan version of #VAWA in January--coming together in support of the simple premise that it will save lives. We need to ensure every survivor, whether they live in rural Alaska or urban Illinois, has a lifeline in a moment of crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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AT WHITE HOUSE, DUCKWORTH MODERATES MATERNAL HEALTH DAY OF ACTION PANEL UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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UNDERWOOD, SEWELL LEGISLATION TO INCREASE MATERNAL VACCINATION RATES PASSES THE HOUSE WITH UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS FIRST BILL IN UNDERWOOD'S HISTORIC "MOMNIBUS' LEGISLATION INTO LAW
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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DUCKWORTH'S BIPARTISAN PROTECTING MOMS WHO SERVED ACT SIGNED INTO LAW
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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UNDERWOOD'S "MOMNIBUS' PASSES HOUSE IN BUILD BACK BETTER ACT; MAKES LARGEST INVESTMENT TO ADVANCE BIRTH EQUITY IN AMERICAN HISTORY
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act to be Signed into Law
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 10, 2021
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Senate Passes Collins, Duckworth Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2021
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Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Celebrate House Passage of PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Renewing And Strengthening The Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Honored to join @IDPH earlier this week for the first Maternal Health Summit to speak on closing the racial disparity gap in maternal & infant mortality that disproportionally impacts moms & babies of color. With the MOMMA Act, we can improve health outcomes & save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Speech On MOMMA Act At Illinois Maternal Health Summit
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "We are witnessing unacceptable and unconstitutional attacks on reproductive health care, and Congress must act. The House did its job. It's time for the Senate to pass the #WHPA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Historic Investments in Health Equity
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Rep. Bob Good Protects Mothers and Babies and Introduces the Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - U.S. Rep. Lawrence and Democratic Women's Caucus Call for Security for Afghan Women and a Women, Peace, and Security-Centered U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Shaheen, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Join Senators Shaheen, Menendez-Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Kaine Joins Menendez, Shaheen, & Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Admin to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Biden Administration: Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership, Bipartisan Women's Caucus Leadership, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Senators Klobuchar, Murkowski, Collins, and Sinema Introduce Legislation to Honor Justices Ginsburg and O'Connor with Statues in the Capitol
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 28, 2021
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Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Symposium on Black Women in Healthcare
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 26, 2021
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Duckworth And Durbin Join Murray And Underwood In Re-introducing Legislation To Protect Women's Retirement Security
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 22, 2021
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Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Send Letter to International Olympic Committee on Treatment of Black Women
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - After New Details On Kavanaugh Investigation Surface, Senators Call On Fbi For Answers On Handling Of "Tip Line'
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 22, 2021
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Underwood, Murray Introduce Legislation to Protect Women's Retirement Security
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 21, 2021
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Reps. Roy and Miller team up with Sen. Daines to defund colleges that help students perform DIY abortions
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Duckworth, Pressley Introduce Bill To Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss, Invest In Research
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Houlahan Leads Effort to Secure Paid Family Leave for Every Working American
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| July 14, 2021
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Congressman Bucshon Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Alarming Rate Of Maternal Deaths
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 13, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Alarming Rate of Maternal Deaths
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| June 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act Continues to Advance in House; Co-Chairs Adams and Underwood Applaud Energy and Commerce Committee for Considering Maternal Health Legislation
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 24, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 24, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 21, 2021
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Reps. Salazar and Meng Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation in the House to Help Women Entrepreneurs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 19, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Support for Women-Owned Businesses with Black Female Business Owners
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Senator Baldwin Urges House and Senate Leadership to Prioritize Maternal Health in Next Recovery Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 15, 2021
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American Families Plan
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 15, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 15, 2021
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Duckworth, Scott, Cardin & Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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