It is Time for Congress to Reject the Extreme Abortion Agenda and Pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on S. 160, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, sponsored by Chairman Graham (R-South Carolina). Immediately following, Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), will join a press conference with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. […]

Secretary Pompeo Continues to Remove U.S. Taxpayer Funds Used for Abortion Overseas

Today, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced further implementation of the Mexico City Policy to protect “more unborn babies around the world than ever before” and enforce President Trump’s commitment to stop U.S. taxpayers from funding abortion overseas. In January 2017, President Trump’s executive action restored and extended the original 1984 Mexico City Policy to […]

Senate Born Alive Vote Is a Yea or Nay for Infanticide

CWA’s Penny Nance:  “Americans are Watching Your Vote.” Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S.311), sponsored by Senator Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) and cosponsored by 49 Senators. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America LAC, warned U.S. senators about the […]

President Trump Supports Life in 2019 SOTU 

Washington, D.C. – Tonight in his 2019 State of the Union Address, President Trump again proved his commitment to the unborn by highlighting the importance of the sanctity of life. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “President Trump’s choice to recognize and […]

CWA Calls for FBI Investigation Into Allegations Against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

Washington, D.C. – Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax (D), runner-up to the Virginia governorship should current governor Ralph Northam resign, has had a sexual assault allegation leveled against him. Vanessa Tyson claims that Fairfax sexually assaulted her at the DNC convention more than a decade ago. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for […]

Dems Continue Religious Tests and Bullying Tactics in Court Confirmations

Washington D.C. – Today was the conclusion of Professor Rao’s testimony in her confirmation hearing for appointment to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement:  “Extreme liberals in the U.S. Senate once again tried to bully Professor Rao, despite her sterling credentials […]

Media Advisory: CWA and Pro-Life Groups Rally to Stop Abortion Extremism in Virginia

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America joins Susan B. Anthony List, The Virginia Family Foundation, Students for Life, and other pro-life organizations in holding a press conference this Saturday, February 2, in Lorton, VIrginia, to oppose Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran’s bill allowing abortions up until the moment of birth. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) […]

Planned Parenthood Annual Report Shows Abortion and Federal Funding Increase

Washington, D.C. — Planned Parenthood’s 2017-18 Annual Report confirms that Planned Parenthood continued to establish themselves as a taxpayer-funded abortion giant. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement: “If Planned Parenthood was a women’s health care provider, abortions would not make up 96% of their pregnancy […]

President Trump Promises to Veto Abortion Legislation

Washington D.C. — Today during the annual March for Life, President Trump announced the delivery of a letter to Speaker Pelosi threatening to veto any legislation that weakens current pro-life policies or “encourages the destruction of human life at any stage.” Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee CEO and President Penny Young Nance issued […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Congress Passes Sexual Harassment Bill – American People Still Need Answers

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, both the House and Senate passed, by unanimous consent, legislation amending the process for handling sexual harassment claims on Capitol Hill.  The legislation now heads to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The bill does not require reimbursement of federal hush funds from the last two decades and does not […]

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 […]

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 […]