Press Releases

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Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Condemns Attacks on Women; Calls on Administration to Denounce Violence
Democratic Women’s Caucus Urges Department of Labor to Abandon Efforts to Eliminate the Women’s Bureau; Restore the Bureau to its Full Function
June 16, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

DWC Chair Leger Fernández, Whip Clark, Rep. Dingell, Sen. Klobuchar, Sen. Cortez Masto Host “Big Betrayal of Women” Forum
June 12, 2025
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***Watch the Forum here***

Democratic Women’s Caucus and Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge DOJ to Prioritize the Safety and Livelihood of Women by Limiting Domestic Abusers’ Access to Guns
June 9, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) member Gwen S.

Issues: Safety and Freedom from Violence
Democratic Women’s Caucus, Mamas’ Caucus, Dads Caucus Sound Alarm on Secretary Kennedy Launching Baby Formula Review at a Gutted HHS
Democratic Women’s Caucus Members Fight Republicans’ Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, Day and Night
May 21, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Republican budget is devastating for women and families. It cuts Medicaid, which covers one in five women and 40% of births—the largest single-payer of maternity care in the United States. It defunds Planned Parenthood, which one in three women have used for care. 14 million Americans will lose health care.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Leadership Stands with DWC Member Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
May 19, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement in support of DWC Member Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10):

Democratic Women’s Caucus Leaders to Committee Republicans: Don’t Cut Medicaid and SNAP, Stand with Women and Families
May 13, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — 43 Democratic Women’s Caucus members led by DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Vice Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and Policy Task Force Co Chair Deborah K. Ross (NC-02) sent a letter to the Republican Members of the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture Committees.

Issues: Economic Opportunity
Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Slams ICE and Trump Admin for Manhandling DWC Members at Delaney Hall Detention Facility
May 10, 2025
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CONTACT:  

Lizzie Johnson, lizzie.johnson@mail.house.gov (DWC) 

Issues: Safety and Freedom from Violence
Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández Joined Steering & Policy Town Hall with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Steering & Policy Co-Chair Nanette Barragán, and Congressman Raul Ruiz
May 4, 2025
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Coachella Valley, CA — On Saturday May 3, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) joined a community town hall hosted by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz.