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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
A letter written by leaders of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) outlines the group’s appropriations priorities for fiscal 2027, days after the White House unveiled its budget requests.
The letter, sent Tuesday to House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and shared with The Hill, urges the panel to prioritize investments that… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, March 18, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), released the following statement on the horrifying sexual abuse allegations raised against farmworker and civil rights movement leader Cesar Chavez:
“The farmworker and civil rights movement was built by countless people — especially women and families who sacrificed everything for a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Thursday, January 29, 67 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), led by Policy Task Force Co-Chairs Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), sent a letter to the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Don R. Berthiaume, demanding a thorough investigation into the release of the Epstein files in accordance with the… Read more »
