CWA’s Penny Nance Responds to Florida Terrorist Attack

Washington, D.C. — This morning, Orlando, Florida suffered a terrorist attack where a gunman killed at least 50 and injured many more. The FBI has said the individual bragged about his ties to terrorist organizations. Officials have confirmed this attack was ideology driven. This attack is also being recorded as the worst mass shooting in American history. […]

Some Republicans Cower to President Obama’s Bathroom Agenda

Washington, D.C. — Last night, 43 Republicans helped pass an amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5055) offered by Rep. Sean Maloney (D-New York) which codified Obama’s transgender Executive Order (13672) seeking to trample religious liberty and force anyone involved in business to affirm the transgender lifestyle.

CEO and President Penny Young Nance Presented Honorary Doctorate

Lynchburg, Virginia – Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Young Nance was recently presented with an honorary doctorate degree at Liberty University’s 43rd Commencement. Nance is a graduate of Liberty University and is recognized as an authority on cultural, family, children, and conservative issues. She, together with Concerned Women for America, has been […]

Democrats’ “Mockery” SCOTUS Nomination Hearing

Washington, D.C. – The following quote can be attributed to Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America, on the news that Senate Democrats will hold a mock hearing on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court: “It’s sort of sad to see what Senate Democrats have been reduced […]

Unanimous Supreme Court to Obama: No Need to Infringe on Religious Liberty

The United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that delivers a big win for the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious organizations that have fought against the Obama Administration forcing them to participate in providing contraception and abortifacients to their employees.

Reid Comments Hurt Garland

Washington, D.C. – The following quote can be attributed to Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America (CWA) in response to Sen. Harry Reid’s (D-Nevada) comments that Secretary Clinton should re-nominate Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court if she is elected president

Support for North Carolina Governor’s Lawsuit in Response to Department of Justice Overreach

Washington, D.C. – Today, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory filed suit against the Department of Justice after being ordered to drop the state’s “bathroom” law. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “Concerned Women for America wholly supports Gov. McCrory’s lawsuit against the Department of Justice. DOJ’s actions are […]

Iowa Grassroots Stands with Grassley on SCOTUS Stand

Des Moines, IA – Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Iowa, the state chapter of CWA, the largest public policy organization for women in the country, is proud to be joining Iowa Right to Life and Susan B. Anthony List later today to present thousands of petitions signed by our members, thanking Sen. Charles Grassley […]

Uncle Sam Needs to Keep His Hands Off of Our Daughters

The House Armed Services Committee voted Wednesday, April 27, on Amendment 224 to HR 4909, introduced by Congressman Duncan Hunter of California, to require women 18–26 to register for the Selective Service. This amendment would make these women available to be drafted into military combat. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, […]

Nominee Makes No Difference The Senate Should Hold Its Ground

Washington, D.C. – Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy organization for women, had this to say on President Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court: “President Obama’s choice for the Supreme Court does not change the fact that the Senate needs […]

Time to End “Back-Alley Abortion Clinics”

Rally in Support of Texas Woman’s Health Law to be Held at the Supreme Court During Oral Arguments  Washington, D.C. – Statement by Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America at the United States Supreme Court on the day of oral arguments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt in favor of Texas’ […]

CWA Responds to GOP Draft Discussion

Washington, D.C. -Saturday night, during the ABC GOP debate, candidates were asked about women serving in combat and being called to register for the draft if it were to ever be reinstated. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say

Override Vote Fails, but Pro-lifers Still Win

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congress failed to reach the necessary votes to override the president’s veto of H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015.

American Hostages Released – Our Work is Not Done

Washington, D.C. – Today, Iranian media announced they will release four U.S. citizens in a prisoner swap. The prisoners include Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist; Amir Hekmat, a former U.S. Marine; Pastor Saeed Abedni, and a fourth unnamed American. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “It is always a great day […]

Penny Nance Urges House Speaker Ryan to Return to Conservative Spending Principles

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congress has voted to pass a trillion dollar funding deal, also referred to as the “Omnibus.” Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, issued the following statement in response: “Congress is constitutionally obligated to create a budget to fund the federal government. The power of the purse – […]

VICTORY! Senate Passes Historic Bill

Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate passed H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. This reconciliation bill will rescind funding from ObamaCare and redirect Medicaid reimbursement funds, the source of approximately 80% of Planned Parenthood’s federal funding to comprehensive healthcare centers. CWALAC CEO and President, Penny Nance, issued the following […]

CWA Legal Counsel’s New Book, Be Spent, A Reminder of Essential Principles of Freedom

Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy organization for women, is proud to announce the release of CWA Legal Counsel Mario Diaz’s new book, Be Spent: Winning the Fight for Freedom’s Survival. Published by Barbwire Books, Be Spent argues that the basic principles of freedom are the basic principles […]