Our Mission
The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral caucus of legislators partnering with advocacy groups to advance legislation and policies that promote equity and protect the health and wellbeing of women, gender expansive people, and families in Pennsylvania. As a caucus, we recognize the intersectionality of social issues that support physical and mental health. We are committed to closing existing disparities and removing barriers Pennsylvanians of all backgrounds face when seeking healthcare and systems of support. Integral to our mission is the belief that all Pennsylvanians have the right to make private, personal medical decisions.
Latest News
Senators Cappelletti, Collett, Schwank, Fight to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Access to Contraceptives
Harrisburg, PA − December 10, 2025 – To further reinforce every Pennsylvanian’s right to healthcare, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware), Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery), and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11, Berks), introduced Senate Bill...
Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs Respond to Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center Closure
Bryn Mawr, PA − November 21, 2025 – After 47 years of service to the Greater Philadelphia area, Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center announced that they will be closing their doors in 2026. The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs—Senator Amanda Cappelletti...
State Lawmakers Introduce Landmark Bills to Protect Abortion Care in PA
HARRISBURG, June 24, 2025 – Marking the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which has dismantled access to abortion health care in states across the country, Pennsylvania lawmakers today introduced two packages of bills to fight back and protect reproductive health care rights in the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on the House Passage of HB 1140 Expanding Contraception Access for All
Harrisburg – June 4, 2025 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery), Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks), Rep. Gina H. Curry (D-Delaware) and Rep. Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) issued the following statement on the House passage of HB 1140, which would ensure that all Pennsylvanians have access to contraception:
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Title X Support Letter to Sen. John Fetterman and Sen. Dave McCormick
Harrisburg, PA – May 27, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus sent the following letter to U.S. Senator John Fetterman and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick requesting that they urge the U.S. Department of Human Services to restore Title X funding to not only our...
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Title X Support Letter to Governor Shapiro
Harrisburg, PA – May 27, 2025 − The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus sent the following letter to Governor Shapiro urging funding for family planning services in the FY 2025-26 state budget after the Trump Administration began withholding Title X funding for 4 major...
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus FY 2025-26 Budget Letter
Harrisburg, PA − February 7, 2025 − The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus sent the following letter to the Appropriations Chairs in the Senate and House regarding the 2025-26 State Budget: [embeddoc...
Pennsylvania’s Women’s Health Caucus and the Black Maternal Health Caucus join together to lay out priorities for Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 legislative session
Harrisburg, PA − January 27, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) and the Black Maternal Health Caucus (BMHC) released a joint statement after holding a press conference to lay out their legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 session. Watch the...











