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Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Would you work 7 extra months just to earn the same pay as male co-workers? Black women across the country do. We need to be doing everything we can to achieve #BlackWomensEqualPay" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care could overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Introducing Bill to Recognize "Hidden Figures' for Contributions to U.S. Leadership During Space Race Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Merkley, Duckworth Lead Senate Resolution Marking World Breastfeeding Week, National Breastfeeding Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been explicit about what he wants in Supreme Court nominee -- he wants a nominee who is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade and criminalizing abortion. We have to speak up. If you have a story that shows why #RoeMatters, share it here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018 Kaine Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bill To Award Four African American Women At NASA Congressional Gold Medals For Groundbreaking Contributions Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Rosen hosts Women's Roundtable on Efforts to Protect Health Care Access and Reproductive Rights Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 2, 2018 Sen. Coons' statement on Wini Omer Sen. Chris Coons
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory … #RoeMatters" Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Heath and Human Services - Pallone Blasts Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Family Planning and Contraceptive Services Under Title X Rep. Frank Pallone
July 31, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Heath and Human Services - Withdrawal of HHS Title X "Gag Rule' Which Severely Rolls Back Women's Access to Health Care Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Murray, Cantwell Slam Trump-Pence Administration's Proposed Damaging Changes to Title X Family Planning Program, Call for Reversal Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's ringing endorsement of Britt Grant's record may serve as a window into his own judicial philosophy. It makes you wonder: what, exactly, does Judge Kavanaugh agree with her on?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "Joined MD delegation in sending letter to @HHSgov requesting extension for public comment for proposed Title X gag rule, which would severely restrict health care providers from informing women of the full range of health care options available to them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "A President who, far beyond any modern President, has championed the anti-choice cause, has found exactly what he is looking for in Judge Kavanaugh: a fifth vote to overturn Roe v. Wade." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "There are decades between my college friend's story and the stories of these three women. Decades--and the historic ruling in Roe v. Wade that affirmed that our Constitution protects a woman's right to control her own health care decisions." Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 House Passes Meng Legislation Permitting Menstrual Hygiene Products to be Purchased with Health Flexible Spending Accounts Rep. Grace Meng
July 27, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs - Request Extension for Public Comment Period on Title X Gag Rule Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "I have shared my story with my children, and hope that should my daughter ever find herself in a position similar to mine, she will enjoy the same rights that were available to me." #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Schiff Introduces Resolution Urging Trump Administration to Support Improved Infant Nutrition Through Breastfeeding Education and Protection Sen. Adam Schiff
July 26, 2018 Wyden Pushes to Boost Women-Owned Businesses, Increase Access to Affordable Housing Sen. Ron Wyden
July 26, 2018 Congresswoman Wilson on the Introduction of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 Rep. Frederica Wilson
July 26, 2018 Nadler, Pelosi, Hoyer & Jackson Lee Introduce Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "Violence against mothers, wives, daughters, & children must be unacceptable, anywhere, any time, any place. I was proud to be an original co-sponsor of #VAWA in '94 & to join my colleagues today to introduce a reauth of this critical legislation. http://bit.ly/2LRPCam #VAWA4ALL" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Jayapal Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Stop Selling Out Breastfeeding Mothers Rep. Joyce Beatty, ...
July 26, 2018 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Pelosi, Nadler, Jackson Lee, House Democrats, Survivors and Advocates to Introduce VAWA Reauthorization Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has said that under his Presidency, Roe would be overturned "automatically" once he had the chance to appoint justices, because they would all be pro-life. We have to keep fighting back, keep rallying, and keep sharing our stories." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "When I was in college, I saw my friend hurt, frightened, alone, and unable to get the care she needed because someone else's beliefs mattered more under our laws than her health and her future." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: the threat to women's reproductive rights is frighteningly real. It is real because unless Democrats and Republicans come together, President Trump will follow through on his promise to overturn Roe." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump has broken promise after promise to workers & families, he has never once wavered in following through for those anti-choice special interests. He has done virtually everything he can to chip away at women's reproductive rights from the Oval Office." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. As a grandmother, a mother, & a Senator this is unacceptable. I'm joining @HeidiMurkoff in the fight to improve health care for all mothers this #BumpDay, and I hope you're with us." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone--woman or man--who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I can't adequately express how frustrating it is to have to assert this in the 21st century, but we are stronger today because women in the United States are treated more equally than we were in the 1970s." Sen. Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Marie Claire - If You're Not Worried About Justice Kavanaugh Overturning Roe v. Wade--You Should Be Sen. Elizabeth Warren
July 24, 2018 Fitzpatrick Praises Removal of Essure from U.S. Market Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
July 23, 2018 Fischer: Grace Hopper and Ada Lovelace: Pioneers in Tech Sen. Deb Fischer
July 21, 2018 Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education." Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2018 DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 20, 2018 Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators, Introduce Bill to Empower Women-Led Enterprises Around the World Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
July 20, 2018 Duckworth, Murray And 20 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End The Trump Administration's Practice Of Detaining And Shackling Pregnant Wome Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 19, 2018 Boozman, Cardin Lead Bipartisan Bill to Empower Women-Led Enterprises Around the World Sen. John Boozman
July 19, 2018 Rubio, Boozman, Cardin, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Empower Women-Led Enterprises Around the World Sen. John Boozman, ...
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "OTD in 1848, Frederick Douglass attended Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls. Later that year, he wrote: "...in respect to political rights,...there can be no reason in the world for denying to woman the elective franchise,..." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2018 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Detaining and Shackling Pregnant Women Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 18, 2018 Wyden, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Resolutions Honoring Pioneering Women in Computer Science and STEM Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 18, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Commemorating the 170th Anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pregnant women being detained in immigration facilities have reported miscarrying, bleeding for days without medical attention, & being told "this isn't a hospital" after requesting help. This is unconscionable, and I'm going to keep fighting to change it." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Murray, Blumenthal, ACOG Experts Speak Out Against Trump-Pence Efforts to Undermine Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event with Pro-Choice Caucus and National Women's Organizations Standing in Opposition to Kavanaugh Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "The fight to #StopKavanaugh -- and to protect the right to choose -- is at its heart a fight to give women the respect they deserve, to recognize that women's rights are human rights. That is #WhatsAtStake in this nomination!" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Date Title Politician
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Would you work 7 extra months just to earn the same pay as male co-workers? Black women across the country do. We need to be doing everything we can to achieve #BlackWomensEqualPay" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care could overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Introducing Bill to Recognize "Hidden Figures' for Contributions to U.S. Leadership During Space Race Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Merkley, Duckworth Lead Senate Resolution Marking World Breastfeeding Week, National Breastfeeding Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been explicit about what he wants in Supreme Court nominee -- he wants a nominee who is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade and criminalizing abortion. We have to speak up. If you have a story that shows why #RoeMatters, share it here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018 Kaine Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bill To Award Four African American Women At NASA Congressional Gold Medals For Groundbreaking Contributions Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Rosen hosts Women's Roundtable on Efforts to Protect Health Care Access and Reproductive Rights Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 2, 2018 Sen. Coons' statement on Wini Omer Sen.Chris Coons
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory … #RoeMatters" Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Heath and Human Services - Pallone Blasts Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Family Planning and Contraceptive Services Under Title X Rep.Frank Pallone
July 31, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Heath and Human Services - Withdrawal of HHS Title X "Gag Rule' Which Severely Rolls Back Women's Access to Health Care Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Murray, Cantwell Slam Trump-Pence Administration's Proposed Damaging Changes to Title X Family Planning Program, Call for Reversal Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's ringing endorsement of Britt Grant's record may serve as a window into his own judicial philosophy. It makes you wonder: what, exactly, does Judge Kavanaugh agree with her on?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "Joined MD delegation in sending letter to @HHSgov requesting extension for public comment for proposed Title X gag rule, which would severely restrict health care providers from informing women of the full range of health care options available to them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "A President who, far beyond any modern President, has championed the anti-choice cause, has found exactly what he is looking for in Judge Kavanaugh: a fifth vote to overturn Roe v. Wade." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "There are decades between my college friend's story and the stories of these three women. Decades--and the historic ruling in Roe v. Wade that affirmed that our Constitution protects a woman's right to control her own health care decisions." Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 House Passes Meng Legislation Permitting Menstrual Hygiene Products to be Purchased with Health Flexible Spending Accounts Rep.Grace Meng
July 27, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs - Request Extension for Public Comment Period on Title X Gag Rule Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "I have shared my story with my children, and hope that should my daughter ever find herself in a position similar to mine, she will enjoy the same rights that were available to me." #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Schiff Introduces Resolution Urging Trump Administration to Support Improved Infant Nutrition Through Breastfeeding Education and Protection Sen.Adam Schiff
July 26, 2018 Wyden Pushes to Boost Women-Owned Businesses, Increase Access to Affordable Housing Sen.Ron Wyden
July 26, 2018 Congresswoman Wilson on the Introduction of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 Rep.Frederica Wilson
July 26, 2018 Nadler, Pelosi, Hoyer & Jackson Lee Introduce Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "Violence against mothers, wives, daughters, & children must be unacceptable, anywhere, any time, any place. I was proud to be an original co-sponsor of #VAWA in '94 & to join my colleagues today to introduce a reauth of this critical legislation. http://bit.ly/2LRPCam #VAWA4ALL" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Jayapal Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Stop Selling Out Breastfeeding Mothers Rep.Joyce Beatty, ...
July 26, 2018 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Pelosi, Nadler, Jackson Lee, House Democrats, Survivors and Advocates to Introduce VAWA Reauthorization Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has said that under his Presidency, Roe would be overturned "automatically" once he had the chance to appoint justices, because they would all be pro-life. We have to keep fighting back, keep rallying, and keep sharing our stories." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "When I was in college, I saw my friend hurt, frightened, alone, and unable to get the care she needed because someone else's beliefs mattered more under our laws than her health and her future." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: the threat to women's reproductive rights is frighteningly real. It is real because unless Democrats and Republicans come together, President Trump will follow through on his promise to overturn Roe." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump has broken promise after promise to workers & families, he has never once wavered in following through for those anti-choice special interests. He has done virtually everything he can to chip away at women's reproductive rights from the Oval Office." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. As a grandmother, a mother, & a Senator this is unacceptable. I'm joining @HeidiMurkoff in the fight to improve health care for all mothers this #BumpDay, and I hope you're with us." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone--woman or man--who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I can't adequately express how frustrating it is to have to assert this in the 21st century, but we are stronger today because women in the United States are treated more equally than we were in the 1970s." Sen.Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Marie Claire - If You're Not Worried About Justice Kavanaugh Overturning Roe v. Wade--You Should Be Sen.Elizabeth Warren
July 24, 2018 Fitzpatrick Praises Removal of Essure from U.S. Market Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
July 23, 2018 Fischer: Grace Hopper and Ada Lovelace: Pioneers in Tech Sen.Deb Fischer
July 21, 2018 Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education." Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2018 DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 20, 2018 Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators, Introduce Bill to Empower Women-Led Enterprises Around the World Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
July 20, 2018 Duckworth, Murray And 20 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End The Trump Administration's Practice Of Detaining And Shackling Pregnant Wome Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 19, 2018 Boozman, Cardin Lead Bipartisan Bill to Empower Women-Led Enterprises Around the World Sen.John Boozman
July 19, 2018 Rubio, Boozman, Cardin, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Empower Women-Led Enterprises Around the World Sen.John Boozman, ...
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "OTD in 1848, Frederick Douglass attended Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls. Later that year, he wrote: "...in respect to political rights,...there can be no reason in the world for denying to woman the elective franchise,..." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2018 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Detaining and Shackling Pregnant Women Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 18, 2018 Wyden, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Resolutions Honoring Pioneering Women in Computer Science and STEM Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 18, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Commemorating the 170th Anniversary of the First Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pregnant women being detained in immigration facilities have reported miscarrying, bleeding for days without medical attention, & being told "this isn't a hospital" after requesting help. This is unconscionable, and I'm going to keep fighting to change it." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Murray, Blumenthal, ACOG Experts Speak Out Against Trump-Pence Efforts to Undermine Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event with Pro-Choice Caucus and National Women's Organizations Standing in Opposition to Kavanaugh Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "The fight to #StopKavanaugh -- and to protect the right to choose -- is at its heart a fight to give women the respect they deserve, to recognize that women's rights are human rights. That is #WhatsAtStake in this nomination!" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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