Senator Graham to Introduce Pain Capable Bill in Senate

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Protection Act in the Senate. This legislation would make elective abortion after 20 weeks post-conception illegal and require fully born children from a failed abortion to be given medical attention. Penny Nance, CEO and President, of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee had this […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Please Join CWA

  I gave you a taste yesterday of what it was like at Concerned Women for America’s 2017 Leadership Conference.  The training that our leaders received was second to none, and the beautiful thing about it is that they now get to go back to their states, armed with the tools they need to make […]

House of Representatives Passed Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 237-189. This legislation protects unborn children nationwide after 20-weeks’ gestation based on the scientific fact that an unborn child can feel pain. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Young Nance issued the following statement […]

Capitol Hill Brief — CWA Leadership 2017

  We recently held Concerned Women for America’s annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a great event where conservative women from around the country came together to learn about the most pressing issues of the day from the top conservative voices in our country. We were at the Capital on Thursday, first hearing […]

CWA on the front lines of pro-family tax reform

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is encouraged by the tax reform proposals set forth by the Trump Administration. As the framework continues to be filled out, CWALAC is working tirelessly to more than double the Child Tax Credit. We believe tax reform should be pro-family, in addition to pro-growth. We are working […]

Capitol Hill Brief — The Power of Unity

  A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of dining with the president at the White House, alongside a small group of conservative leaders. It was a great opportunity to make your voice heard at the highest levels of government. You can rest assured I spoke to him about all our concerns and […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Support YWA

  All week, we’ve been letting you know about Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters.  We are building a foundation in our young women that will withstand the test of time. The unity we are seeing is key: [Audio Clip] Hi! This is Courtney from Missouri. My favorite thing about CWA […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Investing in the Future

  Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters are about investing in the next generation of conservative women leaders. At our recent Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., they got to hear from some of the top conservative voices in our nation.  Here is what one leader had to say: [Audio Clip] … […]

Safe at Home Act

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Blunt (R-Missouri) and Klobuchar (D-West Virginia) held a press conference to introduce the Safeguarding Addresses from Emerging (SAFE) at Home Act, also known as the Safe at Home Act. This legislation would protect survivors of domestic violence by allowing them to use their substitute address provided by their state Address Confidentiality Program […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Join YWA

  You’ve been hearing this week the voices of Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapter leaders.  Here are some more of them: [Audio Clip] Hey, this is Julie from Florida State University … My name is Claire Stites, and I’m from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. … [Julie] I came […]

Capitol Hill Brief — YWA in D.C.

  Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapter leaders came to Washington, D.C., for our annual leadership conference. Here’s what some of them had to say: [Audio Clip] “My favorite part of this weekend was getting to meet people who want to accomplish the same things and to learn new ways to […]

Capitol Hill Brief — YWA: Stronger Together

  You’ve seen the incredible pressure that is put on conservatives on college campuses, and especially on conservative young women. Well, we’re fighting back. Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America college chapters are a place where conservative women can stand together on the principles of America’s founding. Together they are stronger. We recently […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Who Fights Our Battles?

  I’ve told you this week that Concerned Women for America submitted just last week an important legal brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. This is the case of the Christian baker being forced to design a custom-made wedding cake for a same-sex wedding — in violation […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Free Speech

  Here’s the second constitutional violation by the government in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the Supreme Court case we’ve been highlighting this week. Again, this case involves a Christian baker that is being forced to design a custom-made wedding cake for a same-sex wedding celebration in violation of his deeply held religious […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Free Exercise

  The government’s action in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the Supreme Court case we’ve been highlighting this week, violates two provisions of the First Amendment. This is the case where a Christian baker is being forced to design a custom-made wedding cake for a same-sex wedding celebration in violation of his deeply […]

Capitol Hill Brief — What You Didn’t Know

  I told you yesterday that the next step in the efforts to marginalize Christian beliefs has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The case is Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. You know the pattern, a Christian baker is, once again, being forced under threat of law to use his artistic talents to help […]

Capitol Hill Brief — Supreme Court Brief

  Last week, Concerned Women for America submitted an amicus brief (which is just a fancy way of saying a “friend-of-the-court” brief) in a very important First Amendment case before the U.S. Supreme Court.  The name is Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. This is the case where a Christian baker is being forced […]

Capitol Hill Brief — American Perseverance

  Though many people are not aware of it, strong women of God were also part of America’s founding. One of my favorites was Abigail Adams. Her letters to her husband John are a national treasure. After the 1775 burning of Charlestown and the Battle of Bunker Hill, she wrote to him: The race is […]