On International Women’s Day I’m thinking about all the work Congress must do to support and empower women.
John,
On this year’s International Women’s Day, I’m thinking about all the work Congress must do to support and empower women—which doesn’t only benefit women. Without women succeeding in our workforce, it’s impossible to have a strong, stable, globally competitive economy. I’m always thinking about what type of world I want my daughter, Betsy, to grow up and live in.
- We need paid leave so that people can take time off to care for a new child or sick loved one.
- We need to make child care more affordable so that women can rejoin the workforce—right now women’s workforce participation remains low compared to just ten years ago.
- We need to focus on economic, tax, and job creation policies that will support families, women, and single parents—not just the ultra-wealthy.
- We need to protect a woman’s right to an abortion. It’s troubling that my daughter's generation may have less rights than my generation or my mother’s.
I’ll keep pushing Congress to pass legislation that will support women—because we should always be thinking about the effect policies and laws have on women.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Katie Porter
|
Congresswoman Katie Porter is fighting for affordable child care, lower cost prescription drugs, climate action, and a strong, stable, globally competitive economy that works for everyone. She’s standing up to corporate special interests and doesn’t take any money from corporate PACs or lobbyists, so we rely on grassroots supporters like you pitching in when they can. Make a contribution today.
Donate ›››
|
