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My Caucuses Congressional Caucus on Women’s Issues I currently serve as Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Women’s Issues. The Caucus is committed to improving the lives of women and families on a bipartisan basis. For more information, click here. National Marine Sanctuary Caucus I serve as the Co-Chair of the National Marine Sanctuary Caucus, a bipartisan coalition that is dedicated to increasing awareness and strengthening commitment to our nation’s National Marine Sanctuaries, including the Channel Islands and Monterey Bay. Our National Marine Sanctuaries protect over 150,000 square miles of coastal and open ocean waters, including countless species of wildlife and their habitat, while allowing compatible commercial and recreational activities. Congressional Coastal Caucus As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Coastal Caucus, I work to improve the quality of our coastal environment while enhancing the interests of those who live, work and do business in America’s coastal communities. Specifically, the Caucus keeps members informed about a wide range of coastal issues such as shore protection, watershed management and non-point source pollution. Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus I serve as a Co-Chair of the Biomedical Research Caucus because of my devotion to promoting innovation in biomedical research. The Caucus hosts several briefings a year to educate Members of Congress and their staff about the latest developments in this field. More information about the Caucus can be found by clicking here. Out of Iraq Caucus As a member of the Out of Iraq Caucus, I am working with my colleagues to end the disastrous war in Iraq and bring our brave troops home as soon as possible. The caucus regularly holds hearings with leading military and civilian experts to discuss strategies for ending the war. Congressional Hearing Health Caucus The Congressional Hearing Health Caucus is devoted to promoting hearing health awareness. As one of the four Co-Chairs of this Caucus, I am proud to be part of the effort to reauthorize the program that facilitates universal hearing screening for all newborns. For more information please click here. Congressional Nursing Caucus As a nurse, I am deeply committed to educating my colleagues on nursing issues and supporting efforts to combat our nation’s current nurse shortage. I founded the Congressional Nursing Caucus in 2003 and continue to serve as a Caucus Co-Chair to help accomplish this goal. We now boast a growing membership of over 125 Members of Congress. For more information, please clicking here. Congressional School Health and Safety Caucus As a school nurse in Santa Barbara County, I became intricately aware of the specific health issues children face in their schools. I founded the School Health and Safety Caucus to promote school health and safety, such as improving nutrition in schools. House Cancer Caucus As a Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus, I am working to advance the priorities of the cancer community and meet the 2015 goal for eliminating cancer deaths. The Caucus advocates for greater funding of cancer research, prevention, access to care and quality of life issues for those affected by cancer. More information is available by clicking here. Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition The Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition advocates for better research, treatment, and awareness about cardiovascular disease. Membership includes both Representatives and Senators. I currently serve as one of the House Co-Chairs of this Coalition. For more information please visit the American Heart Association's website. Congressional Caucus on Infant Health and Safety As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Infant Health and Safety, I am working to protect the youngest members of our society. The Caucus hosts several briefings a year to increase awareness and highlight effective programs addressing issues such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and safe sleep practices. I am also a member of the following Caucuses: Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus Bi-Partisan Pro Choice Caucus Congressional Aerospace Caucus Congressional Art Caucus Coalition on Autism Research and Education Congressional Bike Caucus Congressional Brain Injury Task Force Congressional Climate Change Caucus Congressional Community College Caucus Congressional Diabetes Caucus Congressional Global Health Caucus Congressional Goods Movement Caucus Congressional Human Rights Caucus Congressional Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus Congressional National Parks Caucus Congressional Native American Caucus Congressional Oceans Caucus Congressional Organic Caucus Congressional Passenger Rail Caucus Congressional Port Security Caucus Congressional Recycling Caucus Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS Congressional Tourism and Travel Caucus Congressional Vision Caucus Congressional Wine Caucus Congressional Working Group on Parkinson's Disease Congressional Zoo and Aquarium Caucus
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