As a member of the Congressional Caucus on Women’s Issues and a chair of the task force on Women in Business and the Economy, I am dedicated to the wide range of issues affecting American women.  My work in this area includes ensuring that women-owned businesses have access to federal contracts and support for the Family and Medical Leave Act, which guarantees women access to maternity leave or to care for a family member.  Additionally, I am a consistent supporter of a woman’s right to choose and access to contraception.

As a woman in Congress, I want to use my position to positively influence the future generation of female leaders, and that’s why I’m leading a committee of Congresswomen in a program called “Girls Rock the House.”  5th grade girls from all over the country will come to Washington to learn about and participate in the political process.  These girls, at a time when they are most impressionable, will be inspired and empowered when they see how they can have an impact in our government.  Girls will be selected through a competition in which they submit bills on topics they are particularly passionate about.  The writer of the top bill from each district will come to DC for an awards dinner, a behind-the-scenes look at Congress, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about government first hand.  Details will be listed here when the competition begins.

Rep. Tauscher's statement on supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month

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