CWA Sends Letter to President Trump – Pro-life Legislation
Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, January 16, Concerned Women for America sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to continue his administration’s pro-life legacy. Read the letter here. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement in response: “Concerned Women for America has been honored to work […]
Letter to President Trump
January 16, 2019 The President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, You have repeatedly made it clear that your administration would be a pro-life administration, both domestically and internationally. Concerned Women for America applauds you for acting to fulfill this promise and standing for life. Your Department of Health and Human Services […]
Score Letter: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act
The Honorable United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator, On behalf of our supporters and activists nationwide, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) encourages your support of S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019. When this bill reaches the Senate floor for a vote, CWALAC will score […]
Strengthening our Borders and Fixing our Broken Immigration Laws
The following is a statement made by Mrs. Beverly LaHaye, Concerned Women for America’s Founder and Chairwoman; Penny Nance, CWA’s CEO and President; and CWA’s board members, Jean Crisp, Janne Myrdal, Ann Hettinger, Lori Scheck, Terri Johannessen, Betty Jane Strong, Cheryl Keithly, Angel Voggenreiter, and Jon Whetsell: “Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy […]
Senators’ bigotry threatens all believers – The left gets closer to stifling public expressions of faith
Quick — somebody please remind Democratic Senators Kamala Harris (D-California) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) that they’re members of what’s supposed to be the tolerant party. Based on the bigoted questions they recently posed to a judicial nominee, they may think that Democrats are the heirs of the anti-Catholic Know-Nothing party. Sens. Harris and Hirono challenged federal […]
Three Pillar Strategy – Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization 2018
This Concerned Women for America “The Counterpoint” policy paper suggests a “Three Pillar Strategy” to better prioritize and focus Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funds, programming, and other resources to uphold the Act’s original intent: to reduce violence against women and to strengthen services and administer justice to women victims of violence.
Senate Votes on Bill to Strengthen U.S. Security in the Middle East
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate is voting on the first bill introduced in the 116th Congress, the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 (SASME Act). The SASME Act is made up of four bipartisan bills nearly enacted by Congress in 2018: the Rubio-Coons United States-Israel Security Authorization Assistance Act of 2018, Ros-Lehtinen-Deutch United States-Jordan Defense […]
Speaker Pelosi’s First Priority: Promote Overseas Abortion, Not End Shutdown
Washington, D.C. — Today, Nancy Pelosi (D-Califorinia) takes the gavel as Speaker for the 116th Congress, and her priority agenda to dismantle the prolife policies of the Trump Administration take center stage. In her first act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019, Pelosi’s price tag for ending a government shutdown includes repealing the Protecting Life in […]
Pro-life Groups Letter to President Trump: Americans Want Pro-life Policy Change on Fetal Tissue Research
President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Trump, December 20, 2018 During your first two years in office your administration has been dedicated to, and widely successful in, making policy to protect vulnerable unborn children and women. No doubt these policies have already saved babies and […]
CWA State Organizations Impact on State Legislation in 2018
Over the past year, CWA state leaders have been your boots on the ground representing your interests as volunteer lobbyists at state capitols around the country. On-the-ground lobbying efforts combined with grassroots prayer and actiongetsresults! Our successes were because of faithful CWA members and friends, who were committed to praying, making calls, sending e-mails, and […]
We Demand A Defund
Concerned Women for America’s Doreen Denny joins pro-life leaders in this Students for Life video calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood during this budget negotiations. #WeWantDefund
[AUDIO] Use Your Voice – Episode 6, Pro-life Senate Majority: Opportunities, Hurdles, and Action
Penny Nance is joined by CWA’s Senior Director of Government Relations, Doreen Denny to take stock of the life issue in the upcoming 116th Congress. Just over a month past the election, there are so many things to address but this episode focuses on what the election results mean for the pro-life movement – […]
SCOTUS Cowers Under Political Pressure, Again
Washington, D.C. — The United States Supreme Court has denied cert. in Gee v. Planned Parenthood of Gulf Coast, et al. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, the largest public policy organization for women in the nation, had this to say: “It is disappointing to see the United States Supreme Court cower under political pressure. […]
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) Holding Up U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – The United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 seeks to ensure Israel’s sovereignty and safety by bolstering its security against growing threats. Primary among these threats is Iran’s presence on Israel’s northern border. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced an amendment to the act which cut all of Israel’s security assistance. This […]
President Trump to Nominate Heather Nauert as UN Ambassador
Washington, D.C. — President Trump has announced Heather Nauert, a current U.S. State Department spokesperson, as his choice for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued this response: “Concerned Women for America members from around the nation applaud President Trump for his appointment of Heather Nauert […]
Background on Abortion and Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare was, and continues to be, a disaster on several fronts. Not only has the cost of insurance skyrocketed and the quality of care declined, but there are legitimate concerns over abortion funding in tax-dollar subsidized plans. The ACA is not subject to the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal […]
What happened to the congressional ‘hush fund’?
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Fund reportedly used to pay sexual abuse settlements with taxpayer money; Concerned Women for America CEO Penny Nance weighs in on efforts to reveal details about the fund.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Historic Mississippi Election
Washington, D.C. — Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith won Mississippi’s runoff election, defeated Democrat challenger Mike Espy for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued this response: “I would like to whole-heartedly congratulate Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on her historic election. As the first woman elected to Congress from the great state of […]
[AUDIO] Use Your Voice – Episode 5, Adoption – A Celebration of Life
Did you know that in Virginia alone, there are about 5000 children in the foster care system and about 1000 children who are available for adoption AT THIS MOMENT. And that is just one state. DJ Jordan joins Penny Nance to celebrate November as National Adoption Awareness Month. After a career in journalism, DJ spent […]
Open letter to Berkeley Student, Isabella Chow, from YWA President at Texas A & M
Dear Isabella, First and foremost, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for being a brave and strong representative of our Christian faith. Thank you for standing up for what is right and what is true. Thank you for giving a voice to those who are not as forthcoming with their beliefs due […]