Support the Nomination of Merrick Garland as Attorney General of Department of Justice
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging the Senate to confirm Garland as quickly as possible to be Attorney General.
Support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 2021
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to support Pregnant Workers Fairness Act which healthy pregnancies and economic security for pregnant workers and their families and strengthens the economy.
Support the Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging Senators to support the confirmation of Dr. Miguel Cardona to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education.
Co-sponsor and Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to co-sponsor and push for swift passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act as a top priority of the 117th Congress.
National Taskforce to End Sexual and Domestic Violence 2021 Budget Bill Amendments
YWCA USA joined the National Taskforce to End Sexual and Domestic Violence letter urging Congress to vote against amendments Blackburn #141, Fischer #151, Grassley #342, Tillis #174, Marshall #20, Young #54, and Tillis #175, and to affirm the intent and spirit of VAWA by supporting vulnerable survivors in immigrant communities.
End Gender and Racial Bias in Criminal Justice System
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Biden Administration to reform of the criminal justice system to meet the needs of women and girls and all survivors
Request to Restore ACA Access for DACA Recipients in Light of COVID-19
YWCA USA joined this letter requesting that Presient Biden and Secretary-designate Becerra direct the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restore access to benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonprofits Still Need COVID-19 Relief in 2021
YWCA USA joined Council of Nonprofits' letter asking Congress and Administration to come together in supporting this package of relief proposals in the next stimulus and relief legislation so that our organizations can be the force for good that you want and need us to be at this time of great national struggle.
Protect Families' Economic Security During COVID-19
YWCA USA joined this letter urging members of Congress to pass the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act to support working families’ economic security, promote racial and gender equity, and ensure access to paid leave.
New Administration to Promote Gender Equity in Education
YWCA USA joined this letter offering immediate and longer-term recommendations regarding how the new administration can promote gender equity in education.
Requests to Effectively Address Sexual Harassment in Schools
YWCA USA joined NWLC's letter providing recommendations to the Biden-Harris administration to address sexual harassment in schools, including strengthening Title IX enforcement, increasing support and resources for key initiatives, supporting federal legislation, improving data collection, appointing personnel, and listening directly to student survivors.
Expand and Extend the Universal Charitable Deduction Through at Least 2021 in COVID-19 Relief
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to increase the $300 cap on the above the-line charitable deduction, as provided in the bipartisan CARES Act that passed in March, and to extend its availability through at least 2021 in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Withdraw Proposed Rule Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely
YWCA USA strongly urges the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw the Proposed Rule in its entirety and to reject any proposal that would cause more harm to women, families, and service providers, particularly during this crisis period caused by COVID-19.
Coalition Shares Criteria for President-elect's Nominations
YWCA USA joined this letter urging President-Elect Biden to appoint individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding civil and human rights, supporting marginalized communities, advancing progressive values, and who are reflective of our nation’s tremendous diversity.
Proposed Structural Reforms to Advance the President-elect’s Pledges for Gender Equity
YWCA USA joined this memo to the Biden Transition team outlining proposed structural reforms to advance the President-Elect’s pledges for gender equity and achieve his bold Agenda for Women.
Make Child Care and Early Learning a National Priority
YWCA USA joined NWLC's letter providing recommendations urging the Administration to make child care and early learning a national priority and propose the creation of a new national child care and early learning grassroots advisory body.
Victims of Crime Act Grants Face Dangerous Funding Cuts
YWCA USA joined this letter calling on Congress to take immediate action to prevent expected catastrophic cuts to Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”) grants which is a primary source of federal funding for thousands of victim service providers across the nation, including programs serving victims of gender-based violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, trafficking, and drunk driving.
Support Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
YWCA USA joined this letter urging members to cosponsor S.4360/H.R.7848, The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act, improve the learning environment for children.
Calling for the Relief of Charitable Organizations during COVID-19
YWCA USA joined this letter to the Biden Transition highlighting the urgent federal legislative priorities of organizations serving on the frontlines dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in every community in America.
Encourage More Charitable Giving to Support Nonprofits during COVID-19
YWCA USA joined this letter expressing support for the inclusion of the bipartisan Legacy IRA Act (H.R. 3832) in the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020” enabling seniors to make tax-free contributions from their individual retirement accounts (IRA) to charities through life-income plans.