Genetic Nondiscrimination
The Caucus succeeded in enacting the reauthorization of the Mammography Quality Standards Act, contraceptive coverage for federal employees, and the women in science commission. Additionally, the House passed the sense of the House resolution on women-owned businesses.
As in years past, the members of the Caucus divided themselves into legislative teams, with most co-chaired by a Republican and a Democrat. The 14 teams were charged with advancing action on their designated issues in a bipartisan manner.
Expanding the Violence Against Women Act, co-chaired by Reps. Barbara Cubin (R-WY) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA).
Preventive Health Services for Women, co-chaired by Reps. Connie Morella (R-MD) and Donna Christian-Christensen (D-VI).
Educational Child Care and School Readiness, co-chaired by Reps. Deborah Pryce (R-OH) and Ellen Tauscher (D-CA).
Job Training and Vocational Education, chaired by Rep. Patsy Mink (D-HI).
Title IX Anniversary Activities, chaired by Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-MI).
Health Care Insurance Reform, co-chaired by Reps. Linda Smith (R-WA) and Louise Slaughter (D-NY).
Juvenile Justice, co-chaired by Reps. Sue Myrick (R-NC) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA).
Women in the Military, co-chaired by Reps. Tillie Fowler (R-FL) and Jane Harman (D-CA).
Pensions and Retirement Benefits, co-chaired by Reps. Jennifer Dunn (R-WA) and Barbara Kennelly (D-CT).
Teen Pregnancy, co-chaired by Reps. Kay Granger (R-TX) and Eva Clayton (D-NC).
Higher Education Act, co-chaired by Reps. Marge Roukema (R-NJ) and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA).
Women-Owned Businesses, co-chaired by Reps. Sue Kelly (R-NY) and Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA).
HIV/AIDS, co-chaired by Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Morella.
International Women's Rights, co-chaired by Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Cynthia McKinney (D-GA).
