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.
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Cephas appointed to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women by Governor Wolf
The same week she was sworn in for her third term, state Rep. Morgan Cephas today announced Gov. Tom Wolf has appointed her to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. Cephas said the group is responsible for advising the governor on policies and legislation; economic...
Cephas, Davis and Jones renew bipartisan effort to restore dignity to incarcerated women during virtual roundtable discussion
With the new 2021-22 legislative about to start, state Reps. Morgan Cephas, Tina Davis and Mike Jones are renewing their bipartisan efforts to restore dignity to incarcerated women. "The number of incarcerated women has skyrocketed in Pennsylvania over the last...
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...
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