
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
Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Statement on Abortion Medicaid Coverage Ruling (Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)
Harrisburg − January 30, 2024 − The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Sen. Amanda 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 in...
Fiedler, Hanbidge pelvic exam bill headed to governor’s desk
HARRISBURG, November 15, 2023 – The PA House today passed legislation (H.B. 507) that requires medical facilities in Pennsylvania to obtain consent before performing pelvic, prostate or rectal exams on anesthetized patients. The legislation, introduced by state Reps....
House Clears Legislation to Further Protect Abortion Access
HARRISBURG, November 15, 2023 – Legislation that would further protect Americans seeking abortion services in Pennsylvania from being criminally penalized by other states cleared the state House today.
PA Women’s Health Caucus Celebrates the Defunding of Deceptive Anti-Abortion Centers in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − August 4, 2023 − The Chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, Senator Judith Schwank (D-11 Berks), Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware), Representative Mary Jo Daley (D-148 Montgomery), and Representative Gina Curry (D-164...
Senators Cappelletti and Schwank to Introduce Abortion Protections Package in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – July 18, 2023 – Today, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Mongomery/Delaware) and Senator Judith Schwank (D-Berks) circulated a co-sponsorship memo detailing their intent to introduce a legislative package called the Abortion Protections Package. After...
PA Women’s Health Caucus Committed to Maintaining Abortion Access in PA
HARRISBURG, June 23, 2023 − The leaders of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus today issued this statement on the eve of the one-year mark of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to nullify Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion. “After the U.S. Supreme...
Legislation to Better Track Maternal Morbidity Sent to Shapiro to Become Law
HARRISBURG, June 22, 2023 – The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus today applauded the unanimous House passage of legislation that would ensure proper data collection on maternal morbidity as lawmakers work to reduce the alarming number of pregnancy-related deaths in...
House Health Committee Reports Out Key Bill to Improve Black Maternal Health
HARRISBURG, June 14, 2023 – The House Health Committee today reported to the full House legislation that would ensure proper data collection on maternal morbidity as lawmakers work to reduce the growing and alarming number of maternal deaths in the state. The bill...
WHC 2023-2024 Budget Priorities
Harrisburg, PA − June 14, 2023 − The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus sent the following letter outlining 2023-2024 Budget Priorities: ...