For more than twenty years, the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues has served as an informational clearing house on Capitol Hill and as an advocate for women and families. In January 1995, the House of Representatives voted to abolish Legislative Service Organizations (LSOs) and severely limited the Caucus' ability to carry out this mission. Congresswomen reorganized to form an informal Caucus with the same name, but it now lacks a budget and paid staff. The information and policy analysis role of the Caucus is now carried out by a nonprofit organization, established for this purpose called Women's Policy, Inc.
The Caucus has continued to be an active bipartisan voice in the House. The Women's Caucus informs other Members and staff of important information and develops legislation relating to women's health, economic equity, education, domestic violence, child care, child support, sexual harassment and international women's issues.
In the 106th Congress, the Caucus introduced and supports a wide variety of bills designed to improve research and services for these women's issues. Click HERE to review the complete agenda of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues 106th Congress.
Who are the members of the Congressional Caucus for Women's issues?
