Chamber passes resolution of the Bipartite Caucus on Women's Affairs to commemorate National Women's Suffrage Month

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Today, the bipartisan resolution of the Congressional Women's Affairs Caucus to designate August 2020 as National Women's Suffrage Month was unanimously approved by the United States House of Representatives.

As co-vice chair of the Caucus, the commissioner has advocated and worked on legislation and other efforts to promote equal rights for women. Last year, the House passed a resolution that was also promoted by the Caucus leadership, H.Res.354, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the approval and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for female suffrage. . The resolution also reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation.

From the chamber of the federal Chamber, González Colón joined the Commemoration of 100 years of approval in the United States House of Representatives of the vote for Women, where he highlighted and honored the suffragettes who "more than a century ago paved the path that allows women to take part in the democratic process and that also allows me that today, I can address you as the first woman to represent Puerto Rico before Congress. "

The recently approved resolution, H. Res. 1046, gives continuity to H. Res. 354 and emphasizes the mission of the Congressional Women's Affairs Caucus to promote legislation and advance the discussion of policies that impact women and their families.

"I am very pleased to see this important resolution to recognize the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment passed in the federal House," said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Caucus co-chair. "This commemorative month will recognize this important anniversary and will remember the perseverance and determination of so many suffragettes who fought for women's right to vote. I look forward to celebrating this important anniversary with my bipartisan colleagues in August. "

"I am proud to see this resolution designating August 2020 as National Female Suffrage Month passed by unanimous consent in the United States House of Representatives. The right to vote is the most valued right in our democracy. Women have had to fight for each and every one of the rights that we have today, they have never been granted to us, "said Representative Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Co-Chair of the Caucus." The same remains true today as We continue to fight for the issues that impact women and their families, from ending violence against women, to economic security and the empowerment of women globally. As we celebrate this historic event in August 2020,

August 18, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by three-quarters of the states and August 26, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the amendment that is part of the United States Constitution. This resolution recognizes these historic anniversaries.

"I am grateful that this important resolution passed the House today," said Caucus Vice Chair Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA). "As we commemorate the 19th Amendment, we must also acknowledge the struggle that went on to ensure that all women - Black, Latina, Native American, and Asian women - were guaranteed the right to vote. With this resolution, we recall the importance of free and fair elections for all, and the fight to protect access to the polls. "

"I want to thank the leadership of the House for moving so quickly and passing this bipartisan resolution to recognize the many achievements of women over the years, which makes our society better and on the path to achieving full equality," said the vice president of the Caucus, Representative Jenniffer González Colón (R-PR). "Although women won the right to vote 100 years ago, we still need to raise our voices every day to achieve the same respect and treatment. I am honored to be the first woman to represent Puerto Rico in Congress, I sincerely believe that we need to empower and pave the way for an entirely new generation to recognize the work pioneering women have done to shape our future. "

The bipartisan resolution was also supported by the Centennial Commission for Women's Suffrage.

Since 1977, the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues has brought together members of the House and Senate to work in a bipartisan manner to advance the political priorities of women in Congress.

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