WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues’ bipartisan resolution to designate August 2020 as National Women’s Suffrage Month passed the United States House of Representatives by Unanimous Consent.

“I am so pleased to see this important resolution to recognize the 100^th Anniversary of the 19^th Amendment pass the House of Representatives,” said Caucus Co-Chair Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ). “This commemorative month will recognize this important anniversary and remember the perseverance and determination of so many suffragists who fought for women’s right to vote. I look forward to celebrating this important anniversary with my bipartisan colleagues in August.”

“I am proud to see this resolution designating August 2020 as National Women’s Suffrage Month pass by Unanimous Consent in the U.S. House of Representatives. The right to vote is the most cherished right in our democracy. Women have had to fight for each and every right we’ve secured, they have never been given to us,” said Caucus Co-Chair Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI). “The same remains true today as we continue to fight for issues that impact women and their families from ending violence against women, to economic security, to empowering women globally. As we celebrate this historic milestone in August 2020, let us not forget the countless women of color whose contributions were paramount to the movement’s success and who brought our nation closer to the American ideals of fairness and equality for all.”

August 18, 2020, marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19^th Amendment by three-fourths of the states and August 26, 2020, marks the centennial of the amendment becoming part of the United States Constitution. This resolution acknowledges these historic anniversaries.

“I am grateful that this important resolution passed the House today,” said Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA). “In commemorating the 19^th Amendment, we must also recognize the fight that remained to ensure all women—Black, Latinx, Native American and Asian women—were guaranteed the right to vote. With this resolution, we are reminded of the importance of free and fair elections for all, and of the fight to protect access to the ballot box.”

“I want to thank our House leadership for moving so quickly and passing this bipartisan resolution to recognize women's many accomplishments throughout the years, which make our society better and puts us on a path to reach full equality,” said Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR). “Although women accomplished the right to vote 100 years ago, we still need to raise our voices each and every day to achieve equal respect and equal treatment. I’m honored to be the first woman to represent Puerto Rico in Congress, I’m a true believer that we need to empower and pave the way to a whole new generation recognizing the work that women trailblazers have done to shape our future.”

Since 1977, the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues has brought together members from both sides of the aisle to work in a bipartisan fashion to advance the policy priorities of women in Congress.

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