Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) have been elected by the women of the House as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues for the 116th Congress. Congresswomen Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) will serve as Co-Vice Chairs.

“The Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues has a history of being a bipartisan forum committed to advancing the interests of women. This is a historical moment for women in Congress, and I look forward to leading this Caucus with Congresswomen Lawrence, Gonzalez-Colon, and Dean to find common ground between parties so that we can advance the lives of women and families together.” – Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)

“I am honored to serve as Chair of this bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues advocating on behalf of women. Working together to support the needs of women and families is a cornerstone of our country’s overall success. I am committed to continue to collaborate in creating legislation that supports the needed and necessary goals of this Caucus. This is a historical time for women in leadership and I’m excited to serve this Caucus and this movement, along with my colleagues in supporting fairness, justice and equality for all women.” – Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14)

Background: Founded in 1977, the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues has been a leading advocate on issues advancing the lives of women and families. Caucus members have helped pass legislation securing tougher child support enforcement, promoting women’s health, helping women business owners, and protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The caucus works closely with the Women's Policy Inc., a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy organization whose mission is to bring women policymakers together across party lines to work on issues of importance to women and their families.