State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs FY22 Appropriations Request
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to fund important programs that support gender equality in the FY2022 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill and to include related Committee report language to further assist in these efforts.
Extend Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline
YWCA USA joined this letter requesting that Congress extend the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline from the end of March through the end of the year to adequately assure that all qualifying businesses and nonprofits can access needed PPP relief.
Support the Nomination of Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging the Senate to confirm Vanita Gupta as soon as possible to be Associate Attorney General.
Support the Nomination of Kristen Clarke as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging the Senate to confirm Ms. Clarke as quickly as possible to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
Include Additional Provisions in COVID-19 Legislation
YWCA USA joined NIIAG's letter to express our support for provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that will bolster community and civic structures that ensure all communities across America, especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, can rebuild, engage, and thrive.
Support Underpaid Workers: Raise the Wage Act
YWCA USA joined this letter to call on all Members of Congress to finally give nearly 32 million workers the raise they have fought so hard to secure by raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 generating $107 billion in higher wages for workers.
Support the Nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services
YWCA USA joined this letter supporting of the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be the next Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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.
Include Nonprofits in Paycheck Protection Program Improvements
YWCA USA joined this letter supporting language that would clarify that “a nonprofit organization shall be eligible to receive a covered loan if the nonprofit organization employs not more than 500 employees per physical location of the organization.
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.
Women's Community Statement on President Trump's Removal
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Vice President Pence, members of the Cabinet, and Members of Congress to remove President Trump from office immediately following the January 6th attack on our democracy.
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.