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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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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...
Legislators sound alarm on attacks against reproductive rights
Note attacks take time, resources from efforts to improve lives of women, families in Pa.
Cephas joins Philadelphia mayor and MERCK for Mothers foundation to announce $1 million grant to reduce citywide maternal mortality rates
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13 – State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila, vice chair of the House Democrats’ Women’s Health Caucus, today joined Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and others to applaud the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the Philadelphia Health...
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