I hope you are doing well. I wanted to let you know about a VERY exciting upcoming event in Stamford, CT that I thought might be of interest to you and share some news from Leader Pelosi. Below, please find: "ICYMI: Leader Pelosi's Statement on Committee Passage of the GOP's Violence Against Women Act."
This year, we are honoring Leader Pelosi's 25th year in Congress through events across the country and our annual Women's Conferences. During these events, the Leader is dedicated to promoting awareness of the many issues vitally important to women at stake in this election and showcasing our candidates who will work tirelessly to ensure women receive equal pay, care and protection.
Attached, please find an invitation for our DCCC Connecticut Women's Issues Conference and Luncheon in your area:
Monday, June 11th
DCCC Connecticut Women's Issues Conference and Luncheon with
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, and Congressman Jim Himes joined by other Members of Congressional Democratic Caucus and Featured Women Congressional Candidates
Breakfast and Conference: 8:30AM
Luncheon: 12:00PM
Stamford, CT 06901
Contact: Megan Nashban, (202) 741-1846, Nashban@dccc.org
RSVP And Contribute Online: www.dccc.org/ctwomensevent
We hope you will be able to join us for this exciting event . Please let me know if you have any questions or would like any additional information.
Many Thanks,
Megan
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ICYMI: PELOSI -- Statement on Committee Passage of the GOP's Violence Against Women Act
Pelosi Statement on Committee Passage of the GOP's Violence Against Women Act
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted, on a partisan basis, to pass a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that rolls back critical protections for America's women:
"Today, House Republicans again decided to pursue a partisan, ideological agenda at the expense of the safety of America's women, children, and families.
"Rather than take up the bipartisan, Senate-passed reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, Republicans voted along party lines to roll back critical protections in the law and limit its provisions to certain classes of individuals. The Republican effort to politicize this issue does a disservice to our nation's women.
"House Democrats have put forward a different path, proposing legislation that mirrors the measure passed by the Senate. Our bill extends defense against domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking; includes provisions to expand the classes of victims who would be protected - including Native Americans and the LGBT community; and ensures protections for immigrants affected by domestic violence.
"For 19 years, the Violence Against Women Act has taken violence against women and children out of the shadows and shone bright sunlight upon it. The legislation has strengthened communities, saved lives and money, and advanced the security of all Americans. And we must reauthorize and strengthen it without further delay."
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