Capitol Hill Brief — Grateful for America’s Foundations

  Did you know that the same week Congress approved the First Amendment they requested President Washington to declare the First National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God? “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly […]

Capitol Hill Brief — God Reigns

  It’s Thanksgiving week and my heart feels up with joy and song as I remember just one thing … God is still king! That means there’s hope.  In the middle of the many difficulties we face personally, as a country, — even in the whole world — we can rest on His unwavering love. […]

President Trump Delivering on Judges

Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has just announced he is adding five more names (Judge Amy Barrett, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Judge Kevin Newsome, Justice Britt Grant and Justice Patrick Wyrick) to his already solid list of possible United States Supreme Court Justices. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America had this to […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Peace for Israel

  This week, we’ve been discussing the good news of the restoration of the U.S.’s strong relation with Israel under the Trump Administration. America’s relationship with Israel is vital to our national security, as well as our foreign policy strategy in the Middle East. Israel is among the United States’ closest allies and is the […]

What is the Congress up to on Tax Reform?

On Thursday the House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and sent it over to the Senate. Earlier this week, the Senate introduced their own version of a tax cut bill.  The Senate Finance Committee sent out for a vote a tax plan that raises the Child Tax Credit from $1000 to […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Israeli Anthem

  I hope you realize that anti-Semitism is alive and growing in some parts of the world.  Did you see the recent video of Israel’s Tal Flicker who won the gold medal in judo at a recent event in Abu Dhabi? Flicker took his place atop the winner’s podium, gratefully accepted his gold medal, and […]

CWA Prepares for the Supreme Court

Fresh off our brief in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) legal team is already working on our next amicus (friend of the court) brief to be submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.  This week, the Court said it would hear arguments in National Institute of Family and […]

Find Out How to Impact Our State Legislators Through Prayer and Encouragement

Dear Friend, Do you want to make a “powerful and effective” investment in the state of Hawaii? Consider participating in the annual Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Prayer Project sponsored by Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Hawaii.  The project is designed to be simple, yet effective, as we pray for the hearts and minds of our legislators […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear friend, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays!  With life’s busyness, it’s easy for me to go about my daily routine without a thankful and grateful heart. This can be a detrimental attitude. However, Thanksgiving gives me an opportunity to realign my heart to be grateful to Him in all things. “And whatever you […]

South Dakota Legislators Need Our Prayers

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” — I Timothy 2:1 Dear CWA Friends, It is time to recruit “encouragers” for our Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign for the […]

Illinois Legislators Need Our Prayers!

Be a Part of the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator Project Only prayer and action will turn the hearts of our legislators and Illinoisans in 2020!  Here’s how you can help! We are seeking intercessors for the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Project. EAL is a project of encouragement and prayer for our Illinois elected officials, […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Trump Administration’s Support for Israel

  It’s been refreshing to witness the Trump Administration’s unabashed commitment to support Israel. And I’m so grateful I got to thank the president at a dinner. Their latest action involved withdrawing from UNESCO, citing their unquestionable anti-Israel bias. The U.S. owed $550 million to it, and it contributed annually about 70 million, which compromised […]

Kansas Supreme Court to Decide on Abortion

Remember the Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act that Gov. Brownback signed into law in 2015? As we expected, it has been challenged all the way to the state Supreme Court. During this case’s journey through the courts, one of the liberal activist judges, Shawnee County District Judge Larry Hendricks, declared that the Kansas […]

Capitol Hill Brief — U.N. Moves Against Israel

  Believe it or not, the United Nations has earmarked millions of dollars for Palestinian efforts to pursue international legal action against Israel over the next several years.  The U.N. said it “will also strengthen its own advocacy on the impact of Israeli violations.” Both President Donald Trump and U.N Ambassador Nikki Haley have shown […]

CWA’s Legislative Department Defends Adoption

By Friday evening, Penny had joined with a few key Pro-Family and Adoption leaders in America to send a letter to Chairman Kevin Brady outlining the concerns on the issue and asking him to ensure that the adoption tax credit is protected and preserved in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Penny continued […]

What happened when the left thought I would be joining the Trump Administration

A couple of years ago, while appearing on CNN with Van Jones, former Obama Administration Special Adviser for Green Energy, he shared something personal. In a moment of transparency, the Yale-educated lawyer said that the public smearing he received during his tenure as the Green Energy Czar “felt like someone ripped off [his] face and […]

Victory for Children, Families, CWA, the Pro-Life Community and Our Nation

The Adoption Tax Credit is saved! We told you recently about some rumblings at the Capitol where some congressmen were considering dropping this important adoption incentive.  As Penny Nance, our CEO & President, told Axios, we immediately went to “work to clean up the mistake” and that is precisely what we did. Concerned Women for […]

Adoption Tax Credit Restored

Washington, D.C. – Today the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced a manager’s amendment to the Tax Cuts and Job Act which reinstated the Adoption Tax Credit. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America had this to say: “We are thankful to see that, as of today, the Adoption Tax […]

Trump, Senate Laying a Strong Foundation for the Third Branch

Although you may be frustrated with the U.S. Senate’s work in other areas, on judicial nominations they are working hard and achieving much progress under the leadership of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Five judicial nominees in four days last week is no small feat, given that Democrats are […]