Women for Kavanaugh Grassroots Effort to Sweep the Nation

Washington, D.C. — Concerned Women for America (CWA), the largest public policy organization of women in the country, is launching a $500,000 grassroots effort to support the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “We are happy to announce […]

Trump’s Solid Choice for the Supreme Court is Good News for All Americans

Washington, D.C. – Moments ago, President Donald J. Trump announced Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy’s vacancy at the United States Supreme Court.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “This is an historic moment for the United States. This is why conservative women voted overwhelmingly for […]

PRESS RELEASE – Grassroots Fired up for the Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, President & CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say on the news of the impending retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy: “This is the moment conservative women have been waiting for — the chance to return justice and constitutional limits to the nation’s highest […]

Supreme Court Protects Pro-Life Clinics from Government Targeting; Millions of Women Celebrate

Washington, D.C. — Moments ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a great victory (5-4) to pro-life clinics in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement: “We applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for sending a clear statement today […]

A Statement on Immigration by Penny Nance

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The issue of Immigration is very complicated and fraught with emotional and political landmines.  The truth is that both Democrats and Republicans have used the issue to rev up their bases and score points against each other, ignoring the human cost. Americans are aghast at the idea of separating legitimate parents from children. […]

United States Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Nikki Haley and President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following response: “The United Nations’ dedication to defending human rights has strayed so […]

Conservative Women Celebrate Freedom as the U.S. Supreme Court Decides Masterpiece Cakeshop

Washington, D.C. – Minutes ago, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion (7-2) in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization had this to say: “The Court is right in recognizing that it ‘is the […]

Concerned Women for America LAC Applauds New HHS Title X Rule

Washington, D.C. —  Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will file a proposal to update Title X grant requirements. These regulations would reinstate regulations similar to the “Reagan rules” which were upheld by the Supreme Court in 1991 in Rust v. Sullivan. These new regulations require physical and financial separation between Title X recipients […]

U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem

Washington D.C. — Today marks the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Today is an historic moment — not just in Israeli history or American history, but in the history of the world. Today, the U.S. Embassy in Israel is […]

Gina Haspel Begins Confirmation Hearings for CIA Director

Washington, D.C. — This morning, President Trump’s nominee for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director, Gina Haspel, began her confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in support of Haspel: “Gina Haspel is a strong, intelligent woman of […]

Concerned Women for America Supports Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal

Washington, D.C. — Today President Trump took a bold step in terminating United States participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “Concerned Women for America praises the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear […]

Mike Pompeo Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State

Washington, D.C. — This afternoon the Senate voted 57-42 to confirm Mike Pompeo as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “Today, 42 Senate Democrats put party over country by voting against Mike Pompeo’s confirmation. It is […]

Mike Pompeo Begins Confirmation Hearings for U.S. Secretary of State

Washington, D.C. — This morning, Mike Pompeo’s confirmation hearings begin for U.S. Secretary of State. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say:  “We are thrilled with President’s Trump choice of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. As an Army veteran and President Trump’s pick for Director of the CIA, Mike […]

President Trump signs anti-sex-trafficking bill

Washington, D.C. — This morning, President Trump signed H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), into law.  Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say:  “The President is standing up to Silicon Valley and standing with victims of abuse. FOSTA is the biggest anti-sex […]

Senate Passed the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA)

Washington, D.C. — Penny Young Nance, the CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement following the Senate passage of H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA). The legislation now heads to the President’s desk: “Yesterday the Senate made crucial strides to curtail the […]

NIFLA v. Becerra SCOTUS Oral Arguments

Washington, D.C. — Today the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra. This case originated in California where AB 775 was specifically designed to curtail pro-life clinics’ effectiveness by requiring them to promote abortion services. Concerned Women for America was at the Supreme Court today rallying in support of […]

Statement of Penny Nance on the Passing of Rev. Bill Graham

Washington, D.C. — The world woke to the news that Reverend Billy Graham had passed to his eternal reward. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA), had this to say: “Concerned Women for America joins the Graham family today as they mourn the loss of the great Reverend Billy Graham. We […]

Senate Failed to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass S. 2311, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 51-46. This bill would have ended elective abortions after 20 weeks. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Senators like Doug Jones (D-Alabama), Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota), and Claire […]

Cecile Richards Steps Down

Washington, D.C. – Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, plans to step down after more than a decade. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “Under the leadership of Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood has grown to push one agenda – abortion above all else – while throwing aside […]