September 7, 2007
Laura Richardson Becomes Newest Member of House
On August 21, Rep. Laura Richardson (D-CA) won a special election to fill the seat of the late Rep. JuanitaView More
Women’s Caucus
April 27, 2007
House, Senate Pass Resolutions Expressing Sorrow Over Death of Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald
On April 24, the House passed, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 328) sponsored by Rep. Diane Watson (D-CA)View More
January 19, 2007
New Women’s Caucus Co-Chairs Elected
On January 19, the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues completed its election of co-chairs and vice-chairs for the 110th Congress.View More
September 9, 2005
Jean Schmidt Elected to House Bringing Number of Women to All-Time High
On August 2, Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH) won a special election to fill the seat of former Rep. Rob Portman,View More
July 29, 2005
Bill Honoring Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Heads to White House
On July 25, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 571) designating a U.S. Postal Service facility inView More
July 1, 2005
Senate Honors Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
On June 29, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 571) honoring former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm who passedView More
June 25, 2005
Committee Honors Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
On June 22, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 571) honoringView More
March 4, 2005
Doris Matsui Elected to House Bringing Number of Women to All-Time High
On March 8, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) won a special election to fill the seat of her late husband, Rep.View More
February 18, 2005
Senate Honors Shirley Chisholm
On February 14, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 52) honoring former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (D-NY)View More
November 19, 2004
Women in Leadership Positions for the 109th Congress
This week, several women were either reelected or newly elected to positions of leadership within their respective political parties. OnView More