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 […]
CWA Calls for President Trump to Ensure Full Release and Religious Asylum to Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi
Washington, D.C. — In 2010, Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman, was sentenced to “death by hanging” for blasphemy against Islam. Her crime for the death penalty was allegedly making derogatory remarks about Islam to her neighbor. After this mother of four spent eight years on death row, Pakistan’s Supreme Court overturned her conviction on […]
Matthew Whitaker steps into U.S. Attorney General position at crucial time
Washington, D.C. — Last week, Matthew Whitaker was appointed Acting-United States Attorney General following Jeff Sessions’ resignation. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement: “Matthew Whitaker is an outstanding choice for acting Attorney General. His time serving at the Department of Justice was highlighted by his dedication to expediting the […]
Midterms Prove Kavanaugh Vote Key to Senate Gains
Washington, D.C. — Last night wrapped up the 2018 midterm elections. Results continue to roll in, with important races still to be determined. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “There are many takeaways from last night’s election, but looming large among them is the reality that the circus that […]
CWALAC Endorses Rick Scott for Florida U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Governor Rick Scott for U.S. Senate for Florida. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC has worked alongside Rick Scott for many years on crucial issues impacting Florida. As Governor he has […]
Google Blocks Rep. Blackburn’s (R-Tennessee) Digital Ad
Washington, D.C. — This week, Google blocked a digital ad in favor of Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) claiming it violated their standards. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “Google’s recent decision to block Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s digital ad is one more example of google showing viewpoint bias. […]
CWA Stands in Solidarity with Jewish Communities across the Nation
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, eleven people were murdered and six more were wounded in a senseless act of violence against a Jewish community in Pittsburgh. This shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood was a blatant act of anti-Semitism. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: […]
CWALAC Endorses Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate for Mississippi
Washington D.C. – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Cindy Hyde-Smith for U.S. Senate for Mississippi. Sen. Hyde-Smith is running in a special election to retain the seat vacated by Sen Thad Cochran in April 2018 to which she was appointed by Mississippi Gov. Phil […]
CWALAC Endorses Dr. Tony Campbell for U.S. Senate for Maryland
Washington D.C. – Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, has endorsed Dr. Tony Campbell for U.S. Senate of Maryland. Penny Nance, CEO and President, said, “Concerned Women for America LAC is pleased to endorse Dr. Tony Campbell to represent the citizens of Maryland in the U.S. Senate. […]
Justice Kavanaugh Confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court 50-48. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “This confirmation journey has been unlike anything I have ever witnessed. Thank you, President Trump, for choosing such an outstanding and exemplary nominee. What we saw play […]
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh Testify Under Oath Amid Politicized Process
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testify under oath. Judge Kavanaugh offered his defense and was questioned immediately following. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America issued the following statement in response: “Today’s hearing was difficult for everyone. Judge Kavanaugh’s testimony was powerful, sincere and appropriately emotional. As a […]
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee and Coalition Groups Hold Women for Kavanaugh — “I Stand With Brett” Rally
Washington, D.C. – The “Women for Kavanaugh” bus is making its way to D.C.! Concerned Women for America LAC and coalition groups will be holding a rally on Capitol Hill, Thursday, September 27, in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. What: Women for Kavanaugh – ‘I Stand With Brett’ Rally When: Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EST […]