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Sept. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Harmful Products in Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Bill to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 11, 2019 DeLauro Denounces Trump Administration Signaling End to Equal Pay Data Collection Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 10, 2019 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Improving Maternal Health Rep. Frank Pallone
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While Majority Leader McConnell is refusing to allow the Senate to legislate, I'm glad to see that the House is doing their job--including considering my bill with @RepRobinKelly that will help save the lives of moms and babies of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Newhouse, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Poor Health Outcomes for New and Expecting Mothers in Rural America Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Latta Introduces Legislation to Address Increasing Maternal Mortality Rates Rep. Bob Latta, ...
Sept. 8, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 6, 2019 Slotkin Commends DOE Action To Hold MSU Accountable for Sexual Assault, Calls Out Secretary DeVos for Concurrently Rolling Back Title IX Protections Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A @CDCgov report has found that, nationwide, women of color are still 2 to 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. My MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly would reduce racial disparities in pregnancy care & help save the lives of new moms and babies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Was proud to join advocates & activists who are leading the conversation about women's health in our country at @PPFA Solidarity 2019 this week. We must continue working to eliminate barriers & protect women's reproductive freedoms against the Trump administration's attacks. " Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 3, 2019 Health subcommittee to hold legislative hearing on bills to address rising maternal mortality rates Rep. Frank Pallone
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Aswers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 NH Delegation Announces Over $1 Million to Support Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congress Calls on Barr to Expand DOJ's Epstein Probe Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Discussed at Hearing in Oak Lawn Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "EVENING READ: On average, Illinois loses 73 women to pregnancy-related deaths each year -- a tragedy disproportionally affecting women of color. Pleased to see IL enact new legislation to help prevent maternal deaths & reduce racial disparities in outcomes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "A federal judge just temporarily blocked Missouri's abortion ban. The law is a clear violation of a woman's right to make her own health care choices, and we must continue fighting these attacks on women's access to reproductive care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today is #WomensEqualityDay. Don't mistake progress for victory. Our work is not done. The fight for full equality goes on. #Forward" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment & honor the women who fought tirelessly for voting rights in our country. We must continue that fight by passing the For the People Act to advance access to the ballot box for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Rep. McBath Participates in Final Stop of Protect Our Care Bus Tour Rep. Lucy McBath
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Casten, Kelly Conduct First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 22, 2019 DeLauro Statement on Black Women's Equal Pay Day Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 22, 2019 Congressmen Veasey (TX-33) and Allred (TX-32) Unveil Legislation to Combat Maternal, Infant Mortality Epidemic Rep. Marc Veasey
Aug. 22, 2019 Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day Rep. Alma Adams
Aug. 22, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Conducts First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 21, 2019 Dingell, Komen Foundation Leaders Tour Dearborn Breast Cancer Center and Discuss Efforts to Lower Costs of Breast Cancer Screenings and Mammograms Rep. Debbie Dingell
Aug. 20, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Trump Administration Forcing Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Funding Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's #TitleX gag rule is an attack on women's health care. Forcing Planned Parenthood out of the Title X program threatens affordable birth control & reproductive care for women. I #StandWithPP to #ProtectX and you should too." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The intentions of the Trump administration are clear: Eliminate access to birth control, roll back reproductive rights, and stop women from seeking the health care they need." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Pushing Planned Parenthood out of the Title X program means 1.5 million women - including 22K New Mexicans - will be left without affordable health care. As if we needed another example of the Trump administration's anti-women agenda." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019 U.S. Sen. Tina Smith Says Trump Administration's Restrictions on Family Planning Program Will Limit Americans' Ability to Make Informed Health Care Decisions Sen. Tina Smith
Aug. 19, 2019 Lowey, DeLauro statement on effects of Trump Administration's attacks on women's health Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Senator Hassan Slams Trump Administration's Gag Rule Jeopardizing Patients' Access to Health Care Sen. Maggie Hassan
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "With their unethical #TitleX gag rule, the Trump Admin is forcing @PPFA grantees out of the program & ending access to birth control & reproductive health care for women w/ nowhere else to turn. The House has passed legislation to block this rule, the Senate must now do the same." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 19, 2019 Pallone on Planned Parenthood's withdraw from Title X Rep. Frank Pallone
Aug. 19, 2019 Mccollum Statement on Planned Parenthood Withdrawal from Title X Program Rep. Betty McCollum
Aug. 19, 2019 Rep. Chu Statement on Planned Parenthood Being Forced Out Of Title X Program Rep. Judy Chu
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is forcing Planned Parenthood & other providers out of the Title X program. With its "gag rule," the Administration is undermining access to health care for countless women. Dems will continue to #StandWithPP and work to #ProtectX." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2019 Shaheen Statement on Planned Parenthood Withdrawing From Title X Due to Trump Administration's Domestic Gag Rule Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 19, 2019 Senator Murray Calls On Colleagues to Stand Up for Women's Health as Trump-Pence Administration's Gag Rule Undermines Care for Millions Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is outrageously telling women what health care they can and cannot receive. His admin is wrong to push this policy. It should be overturned by the courts. Reproductive health care for millions of women will suffer because of it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Title X program provides birth control, cancer screening & STD testing/treatment to 4 million people a year. The Trump administration's new gag rule forces Planned Parenthood out of this vital program, putting millions of Americans at risk. We must #ProtectX & #StandWithPP." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley presses DHS for immediate investigation of alleged targeting of pregnant women by Department of Homeland Security Sen. Jeff Merkley
Date Title Politician
Sept. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Harmful Products in Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Bill to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 11, 2019 DeLauro Denounces Trump Administration Signaling End to Equal Pay Data Collection Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 10, 2019 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Improving Maternal Health Rep.Frank Pallone
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While Majority Leader McConnell is refusing to allow the Senate to legislate, I'm glad to see that the House is doing their job--including considering my bill with @RepRobinKelly that will help save the lives of moms and babies of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Newhouse, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Poor Health Outcomes for New and Expecting Mothers in Rural America Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Latta Introduces Legislation to Address Increasing Maternal Mortality Rates Rep.Bob Latta, ...
Sept. 8, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 6, 2019 Slotkin Commends DOE Action To Hold MSU Accountable for Sexual Assault, Calls Out Secretary DeVos for Concurrently Rolling Back Title IX Protections Sen.Elissa Slotkin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A @CDCgov report has found that, nationwide, women of color are still 2 to 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. My MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly would reduce racial disparities in pregnancy care & help save the lives of new moms and babies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Was proud to join advocates & activists who are leading the conversation about women's health in our country at @PPFA Solidarity 2019 this week. We must continue working to eliminate barriers & protect women's reproductive freedoms against the Trump administration's attacks. " Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 3, 2019 Health subcommittee to hold legislative hearing on bills to address rising maternal mortality rates Rep.Frank Pallone
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Aswers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 NH Delegation Announces Over $1 Million to Support Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congress Calls on Barr to Expand DOJ's Epstein Probe Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Discussed at Hearing in Oak Lawn Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "EVENING READ: On average, Illinois loses 73 women to pregnancy-related deaths each year -- a tragedy disproportionally affecting women of color. Pleased to see IL enact new legislation to help prevent maternal deaths & reduce racial disparities in outcomes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "A federal judge just temporarily blocked Missouri's abortion ban. The law is a clear violation of a woman's right to make her own health care choices, and we must continue fighting these attacks on women's access to reproductive care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today is #WomensEqualityDay. Don't mistake progress for victory. Our work is not done. The fight for full equality goes on. #Forward" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment & honor the women who fought tirelessly for voting rights in our country. We must continue that fight by passing the For the People Act to advance access to the ballot box for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Rep. McBath Participates in Final Stop of Protect Our Care Bus Tour Rep.Lucy McBath
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Casten, Kelly Conduct First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 22, 2019 DeLauro Statement on Black Women's Equal Pay Day Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 22, 2019 Congressmen Veasey (TX-33) and Allred (TX-32) Unveil Legislation to Combat Maternal, Infant Mortality Epidemic Rep.Marc Veasey
Aug. 22, 2019 Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day Rep.Alma Adams
Aug. 22, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Conducts First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 21, 2019 Dingell, Komen Foundation Leaders Tour Dearborn Breast Cancer Center and Discuss Efforts to Lower Costs of Breast Cancer Screenings and Mammograms Rep.Debbie Dingell
Aug. 20, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Trump Administration Forcing Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Funding Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's #TitleX gag rule is an attack on women's health care. Forcing Planned Parenthood out of the Title X program threatens affordable birth control & reproductive care for women. I #StandWithPP to #ProtectX and you should too." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The intentions of the Trump administration are clear: Eliminate access to birth control, roll back reproductive rights, and stop women from seeking the health care they need." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Pushing Planned Parenthood out of the Title X program means 1.5 million women - including 22K New Mexicans - will be left without affordable health care. As if we needed another example of the Trump administration's anti-women agenda." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019 U.S. Sen. Tina Smith Says Trump Administration's Restrictions on Family Planning Program Will Limit Americans' Ability to Make Informed Health Care Decisions Sen.Tina Smith
Aug. 19, 2019 Lowey, DeLauro statement on effects of Trump Administration's attacks on women's health Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Senator Hassan Slams Trump Administration's Gag Rule Jeopardizing Patients' Access to Health Care Sen.Maggie Hassan
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "With their unethical #TitleX gag rule, the Trump Admin is forcing @PPFA grantees out of the program & ending access to birth control & reproductive health care for women w/ nowhere else to turn. The House has passed legislation to block this rule, the Senate must now do the same." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 19, 2019 Pallone on Planned Parenthood's withdraw from Title X Rep.Frank Pallone
Aug. 19, 2019 Mccollum Statement on Planned Parenthood Withdrawal from Title X Program Rep.Betty McCollum
Aug. 19, 2019 Rep. Chu Statement on Planned Parenthood Being Forced Out Of Title X Program Rep.Judy Chu
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is forcing Planned Parenthood & other providers out of the Title X program. With its "gag rule," the Administration is undermining access to health care for countless women. Dems will continue to #StandWithPP and work to #ProtectX." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2019 Shaheen Statement on Planned Parenthood Withdrawing From Title X Due to Trump Administration's Domestic Gag Rule Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 19, 2019 Senator Murray Calls On Colleagues to Stand Up for Women's Health as Trump-Pence Administration's Gag Rule Undermines Care for Millions Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is outrageously telling women what health care they can and cannot receive. His admin is wrong to push this policy. It should be overturned by the courts. Reproductive health care for millions of women will suffer because of it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Title X program provides birth control, cancer screening & STD testing/treatment to 4 million people a year. The Trump administration's new gag rule forces Planned Parenthood out of this vital program, putting millions of Americans at risk. We must #ProtectX & #StandWithPP." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley presses DHS for immediate investigation of alleged targeting of pregnant women by Department of Homeland Security Sen.Jeff Merkley
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