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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.

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Women’s Health Caucus calls for investigation into ‘Real Alternatives’ nonprofit

HARRISBURG, Aug. 13 – The Democratic chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus called on PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro to investigate an organization known as Real Alternatives that claims to administer pregnancy and parental support services. The...

Women’s Health Caucus reacts to SCOTUS ruling on contraceptive coverage

HARRISBURG, July 8 – The Democratic chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus expressed frustration with today’s Supreme Court ruling to uphold Trump administration rules that allow employers with religious or moral objections to deny employees access...

Women’s Health Caucus applauds SCOTUS decision to strike down Louisiana law severely restricting abortions

HARRISBURG, June 29 – The Democratic chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court decision today that ruled in favor of abortion rights and against a Louisiana law that severely restricted access in that state. The 5-4...

Joint Policy Hearing Focuses on Pandemic Funding for Childcare Centers

Harrisburg – May 27, 2020 – At the request of state Senators Judy Schwank (D – Berks) and Lindsey Williams (D – Allegheny), the Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees today held a virtual public hearing to discuss critical funding for childcare centers,...

Women’s Health Caucus chairs ask Gov. Wolf to veto S.B. 857

HARRISBURG, April 22 – The Democratic chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus have sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf asking him to veto S.B. 857. The letter was signed by Reps. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery, and Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., who are...

PA v. Trump: AG Shapiro Announces Supreme Court Argument To Protect Women’s Right to Contraception Set for May 6th

HARRISBURG?Attorney General Shapiro today announced that his Office will present oral arguments telephonically to the United States Supreme Court on May 6, 2020, to continue to protect women’s right to access birth control under the Patient Protection and Affordable...

Zabel introduces bill to support victims of domestic violence attempting to obtain PFA orders

HARRISBURG, Jan. 16 – State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware, this week introduced legislation that would support victims of domestic violence in their attempts to obtain protection from abuse orders. The bill, H.B. 2228, would require employers to provide unpaid...

It’s On Us PA’ Awards $1 Million to 36 Colleges, Universities to Combat Sexual Assault

Today nearly $1 million in state grants were awarded to combat campus sexual assault at 36 colleges and universities. “Every student, teacher, administrator and visitor to our campuses deserves a safe environment free from harassment,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “This is the...