We need BIG BOLD COVID Relief: Your civic action to-do list for 2-1-21
3. Congress must act quickly to pass a robust COVID relief bill that helps individuals and communities most impacted.
In a nutshell: The COVID-19 crisis has impacted women disproportionately. It is imperative that any legislation signed into law includes paid family leave, funding for childcare, and a $15 minimum wage.
Take action: Email your representative and senators to let them know they should push for provisions that will help support women and families.
2. Over the course of the last year we have seen the gender pay gap widen at an alarming rate.
In a nutshell: Last Friday marked twelve years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became law. Now it is time to pass the bipartisan Paycheck Fairness Act to finally secure equal pay for equal work.
Take action: Use this pre-loaded email template to send a message to your members of Congress and ask them to co-sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act.
1. In humanitarian emergencies, women and girls face an increased risk of rape, child marriage domestic violence, and human trafficking.
In a nutshell: The Safe from the Start Act, introduced last week, helps end violence against women and girls by ensuring that U.S. humanitarian assistance programs address gender-based violence and include women experts.
Take action: This bipartisan bill was just introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Use our automated email system to tell your elected officials to co-sponsor and support the bill.
