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Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) recently met with Afghan Negotiators Fatima Gailani and Habiba Sarabi, on issues related to women's rights, human rights, and the future of democracy in Afghanistan, as well as the importance of their country's relationship with the United States.
DWC Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14),… Read more »
CONTACT: Michelle Moreno-Silva
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Even Playing Field Act to ensure equal pay, investment… Read more »
CONTACT: Michelle Moreno-Silva
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), joined a letter led by Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5), Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) and Jamaal Bowman (NY-16),… Read more »
House Dems Showcase How Investing in Caregiving through American Jobs and and Families Plans Will Help Get Americans Back To Work, Grow Economy
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Washington, D.C.– Last week more than 100 House Democrats answered the call to participate in a #CareEconomy Week of Action from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Policy and… Read more »
Democratic Women’s Caucus Submits Comment to Department of Education on Improving Title IX Enforcement
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), submitted written comment to the Department of Education for its June 7-11 public hearing on improving enforcement of Title IX. The formal comment, submitted as a letter, was signed by xx House Democrats.
As the Department conducts its comprehensive review of existing regulations and other actions related to Title IX, the Members voiced their concerns with the previous administration’s changes, which infringed upon students’ rights to equal access to education, overburdened already-strained schools struggling to cope with the pandemic, and gutted protections for survivors while limiting the circumstances in which schools can respond to and effectively address sexual violence, which is contrary to the letter and spirit of the landmark civil rights law.
“Instead of discouraging survivors from coming forward and enabling a permissive environment for sexual harassment, the Department of Education should pursue regulations that restore longstanding protections and strengthen Title IX,” the Members wrote.
The Members encouraged promulgating several changes that include, but are not limited to:
• Restoring the definition of sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual conduct that includes, but is not limited to, quid pro quo harassment;
• Acknowledging that sex-based harassment includes sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sex-based stalking, and harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions; and
• Ensuring fair disciplinary proceedings by requiring schools to use the preponderance of the evidence standard consistent with the standard applied in civil rights lawsuits and in the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ investigations, and undo the regulation that prohibits schools from considering any oral or written statements by a party or witness who does not submit to direct, live cross-examination.
Click here for a copy of the letter and complete list of suggested changes.
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CONTACT: Michelle Moreno-Silva
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1065 the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which was led by Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-10), Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Member Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) with the support of DWC Co-Chairs Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Lois Frankel… Read more »
CONTACT: Michelle Moreno-Silva
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) released the following statement after President Biden delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress:
President… Read more »
CONTACT: Michelle Moreno-Silva
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) endorsed the Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Congressman Robert “Bobby”… Read more »
Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Vice Chairs Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced Michelle Moreno-Silva as the first DWC Communications Director.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the DWC. As an experienced communicator she will play a… Read more »
Today, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) applauded the final passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, landmark legislation to help ensure women finally receive equal pay for equal work.
“Gender-based… Read more »
