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Following Letter from DWC Members, DOJ Inspector General Launches Investigation Into Mishandling of the Epstein Files

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) formally notified the Democratic Women’s Caucus that they will launch an investigation into the Department of Justice’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This investigation follows a January letter from the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), in which 67 DWC members led by DWC…

DWC Members Urge Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to Drop Lawsuit Targeting Women’s Networking Event

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Monday, April 20, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Member April McClain Delaney (MD-06) led a letter to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas expressing DWC’s deep concern with the EEOC’s recent lawsuit that accused a Coca-Cola distributor of discrimination because the company hosted a networking and professional development event for…

Dingell, Simon, Pettersen Introduce Resolution Marking Care Workers Recognition Month

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force co-chairs Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced a resolution establishing April as Care Workers Recognition Month to honor the roles and contributions of care workers. “Caregiving is a core part of our economy,” said Congresswoman…

DWC, House Democrats Slam Republican Rewrite of Women’s History Museum Bill, Demand Restoration of Bipartisan Version with the Latino Museum

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Thursday, April 16, 146 Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and House Democratic Caucus led by DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and DWC Executive Steering Committee Members Judy Chu (CA-28) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging him to restore the longstanding, bipartisan version of H.R.…

With Gonzales & Swalwell Out, Democratic Women’s Caucus Leadership Commits to Continued Advocacy for Survivors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Tuesday April 14, 2026, Reps. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Eric Swalwell (CA-15) resigned from Congress following reports of sexual abuse of their staff, in violation of the Congressional Code of Conduct. This came after Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández announced that she would introduce a privileged resolution to expel Rep. Gonzales who…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Calls for Resignation of Reps. Gonzales and Swalwell Following Reports of Sexual Abuse of Staff

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) called for the immediate resignation of Representatives Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Eric Swalwell (CA-14) following allegations that they sexually abused their staff members.  “Men in power rely on the silence of the women they have abused. Both Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell…

DWC Chair Condemns Rep. Eric Swalwell; Calls for Support for Survivors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, April 10, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released a statement following reports of sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14): “The reports of sexual assault perpetrated by Rep. Eric Swalwell are horrific. My heart is first and foremost with the brave women who have come forward. We stand with you. We know…

Dem Women’s Caucus Calls for Investments to Help Women and Families in 2027 Appropriations

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WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC Vice Chairs Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Policy Task Force Co-Chairs Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) sent a letter to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Ranking Member Rosa…

Pam Bondi’s Ousting Doesn’t Get Her Off the Hook Says DWC Chair, We Demand Accountability for Survivors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, April 2, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement on Trump’s firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi: “Pam Bondi consistently failed women across the country during her time as Attorney General—including through her egregious cover-up of the Epstein files and disrespect for survivors. Bondi…

DWC and CBC Leaders Slam Secretary Hegseth’s Attack on Women and Black Military Officers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, March 27, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03), DWC Servicewomen, Women Veterans, and Military Families Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (NY–09) released the following statement on United States…