(Washington, D.C.) Today, the Department of Education issued its Unified Agenda. It announced that it will file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRPM) in April 2022 to begin the process for undoing the Trump administration’s...
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court allows the lawsuit brought by abortion providers to continue but...
(Washington, D.C.) The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), a non-profit organization that has been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women and girls for nearly 50 years, recently announced...
(Washington, D.C.) Yesterday, Congress announced a bipartisan agreement to take initial steps toward long overdue reform in the way the military addresses sexual misconduct through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2022, by taking prosecutorial decision-making for sexual assault, domestic violence, and several...
(Washington, D.C.) As Congress finalizes the details of the Build Back Better agenda, the National Women’s Law Center is launching a national campaign to bridge the gap between the way poverty is discussed in the...
To Reporters, Editors, Producers, and Anchors: As we celebrate the passage of the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) through the U.S. House this past week, we acknowledge the media’s critical role in informing the public...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act with historic investments in women, families, and caregivers. The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the Access to Birth Control Act (ABC Act) was introduced by Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney, Robin Kelly, and Katie Porter, and Senators Cory Booker and Patty Murray. The bill ensures that any person who...
(Washington, D.C.) The Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act of 2021 was reintroduced today in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the Access to Birth Control Act (ABC Act) was introduced by Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney, Robin Kelly, and Katie Porter, and Senators Cory Booker and Patty Murray. The bill ensures that any...
(Washington, D.C.) In a letter to House and Senate leadership, a nationwide coalition of over 300 early learning and child care providers, advocates, and organizations are calling on Congress to pass the Build Back Better...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the White House released a framework deal of the Build Back Better Act with historic investments in women, families, and caregivers. The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves, president and...
(Washington, D.C.) Earlier today, the White House released its plan for a whole-of-government strategy to advance gender equity and protect the rights of women and girls. The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves,...
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Today we celebrate Catherine Lhamon’s confirmation to the Department of Education to lead its Office for...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the Senate introduced the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill, omitting the Hyde and Weldon amendments for the first time in decades. The following is a statement by Gretchen...
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Today, Black survivors realized some measure of justice with the conviction of R. Kelly. Thanks to their...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA). WHPA would create a federal statutory safeguard against abortion bans and medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion. The following is a statement...
(Washington, D.C) Today, the House advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a key provision from the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act that will help improve access to contraception for non-Active...
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) in response to actions announced by the Department of Health and Human Services to protect abortion...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data on health insurance, poverty, and income from 2020. More than 12.6 million women were left without health coverage last year, putting them at increased health...
