Bringing Women Policymakers together across party lines to advance issues of importance to women and their families. Bills Introduced: July 18-22, 2022 Abortion H.R. 8405—Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO)/Energy and Commerce (7/18/22)—A bill to preserve access to abortion medications. H. Res. 1233—Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)/Judiciary (7/19/22)—A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning […]
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Weekly Legislative Update July 18, 2022
Bringing Women Policymakers together across party lines to advance issues of importance to women and their families. Bills Introduced: July 11-15, 2022 Abortion S. 4504—Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)/Judiciary (7/12/22)—A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights. S. 4519—Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (7/13/22)—A bill to prohibit the federal government […]
Informational Alert: DAV-Supported Bills Signed into Law
Good news! On June 7, five important veteran-related bills were signed by the president and became public law. The Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act – named after Marine Corps Officer Kate Thomas, who served near a burn pit in Iraq and died of breast cancer – expands eligibility for VA mammography screening to veterans […]
Women’s Congressional Policy Institute Weekly Legislative Update for July 5, 2022
Bringing women policymakers together across party lines to advance_ issues of importance to women and their families. Weekly Legislative Update_ July 5, 2022 Bills Introduced: June 27-July 1, 2022 Abortion H.R. 8263—Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)/Transportation and Infrastructure (7/1/22)—A bill to prohibit any head of a federal agency or department from leasing certain federal property to […]
Weekly Legislative Update June 27, 2022 Women’s Congressional Policy Institute
Bringing women policymakers together across party lines to advance issues of importance to women and their families. Weekly Legislative Update June 27, 2022 Bills Introduced: June 20-24, 2022 Abortion S. 4467—Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (6/23/22)—A bill to preserve access to abortion medications. S. 4469—Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)/Commerce, Science, and Transportation (6/23/22)—A […]
Rosie the Riveter Education Tour 2023
THE BASIL AND BECKY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (BBEEF) www.bbeef.org My name is Gregory S. Cooke, director of the landmark documentary Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II. I would like your Organization to participate in the First Annual “Rosie the Riveter Tour” during Women’s Heritage Month 2023. BBEEF will have a national screening of […]
UPCOMING FREE LEGAL CLINIC FOR WOMEN VETERANS
Veteran Women Legal Assistance Flyer 22 JUNE 2022 Register Today for 6/28! UPCOMING FREE LEGAL CLINIC FOR WOMEN VETERANS TVC will be holding a FREE legal clinic for women veterans in DC, VA & MD on JUNE 28, 2022. This clinic is virtual and by appointment only. Please share with any women who have served […]
The Washington DC VA Medical Center and Access Housing
The Washington DC VA Medical Center and Access Housing, Inc. (Southeast Veterans Service Center) will host a free Veterans Health & Information Fair on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 (11:00am – 2:00pm). (Flag Day) All Veteran Service Providers, Veterans Case Managers, Social Workers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSO’s), Veterans Resource Groups, and Healthcare providers are encouraged to […]
UPCOMING FREE LEGAL CLINIC FOR WOMEN VETERANS on June 14, 2022
The Veterans Consortium (TVC) will be holding a FREE legal clinic for women veterans in DC, VA & MD on JUNE 14, 2022. This clinic is virtual and by appointment only. Please share with any women who have served in the U.S. Military. The Veterans Consortium | 2101 L Street NW, Suite 840, Washington, DC […]
Service Members and Veterans Resources
Spending and Budgeting https://americasaves.org or visit www.militarysaves.org. Spiritual Wellness https://www.naavets.org click on spiritual wellness, moments of meditation, and scripture readings. Homeless Veterans Assistance www.jobcnter.usa.gov www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservice-records www.statwesidelegate.org/findinghelp Veteran Combat Call Center: Vet Center Program 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387) www.vetcenter.va.gov National Coalition for Homeless Veterans www.vba.va.gov; 1-800-VET-HELP VA Benefits www.vba.va.gov 1-800-827-1000 Stand Down Schedule www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp Department of Housing and […]