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 […]

CWA Supports Historic Events Strengthening U.S.-Israeli Relations

Last week, Concerned Women for America joined in celebrating Israel’s friendship with the Christian community at the sixteenth annual Christian Solidarity Event at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.  The celebration coincides with three major events surrounding U.S.-Israeli relations that were the main topics of discussion: Israel’s celebration of 70 years of the State of […]

North Dakota, Please Respond Now! CIA Nominee Needs Our Prayers and Action!

Gina Haspel is a strong, intelligent woman of integrity who has unquestionable qualifications to serve as our nation’s next Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director. She worked her way to the top in a male-dominated field, but she has risen based on her earned credentials and hard work. If confirmed, she would be the first woman […]

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 […]

White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative

President Donald Trump has taken several steps to protect religious freedom within the Executive Branch during his time in office. On the National Day of Prayer, in his second year in office, he once again showed his commitment to people of faith by signing an executive order establishing the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. […]

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 […]

Stand Up, Be Heard and Make a Difference in Our Culture!

Feisty & Feminine Workshops now forming in Kansas! We have been called for such a time as this.  As conservative women and like-minded men, we are called to know our message and share our beliefs.  CWA of Kansas has always been based on education, prayer, and then action.  Our Feisty & Feminine Workshop focuses on […]

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 […]

CWA Staff Pay Respects to Rev. Billy Graham

On Wednesday, The Reverend Billy Graham, America’s Pastor, was brought to the Capitol where he was laid in state. Hundreds of people waited in line to pay their respects to a man who touched countless lives. A handful of our CWA staff were able to make time to attend and shared their thoughts.   “I […]

Another Win for Religious Liberty

A nomination for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is usually not a controversial thing. But, as I have told you before, when Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) decided it was appropriate to impose a religious test on the nomination of Russel Vought for this position, his nomination became a top priority […]

Opportunity Knocks

Dear Friends of Concerned Women for America of Maine, Here we are, starting a new year, with much to be thankful for and with much work ahead of us. Praise God for our victory over physician-assisted suicide in the legislature last year, the most important piece of legislation we addressed.  With your support, we were […]

CWA Hard at Work on the Pain Capable Bill

On Monday, January 29, the Senate failed to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This legislation, sometimes referred to as the 20 Week Ban, protects unborn children nationwide after 20 weeks’ gestation based on the scientific fact that an unborn child can feel pain in utero. This legislation also protects women who face a […]

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 […]

House Votes to Protect Infants Born Alive After Abortions

Washington, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act by a vote of 241-183. This bill requires any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to […]

CWA: A Young Woman’s Training Ground

Magnify your voice.  Lead a movement.  Impact culture. That is what we encourage young women across the country to do through Concerned Women for America’s Young Women for America (YWA) program. The past few months here at YWA have been very busy with traveling, training, and introducing young ladies to our organization. I was able […]