The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice House passes appropriations bills without abortion coverage bans This week, lawmakers in the House of Representatives achieved historic victories for reproductive freedom. On July 28, the House passed the FY22 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs spending bill (HR 4373), which would permanently repeal the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Sarah Garfinkel, sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 National Council of Jewish Women Applauds House Vote to End Restrictions on Medicaid Abortion Access WASHINGTON – National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) celebrates today’s passage of a Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and…
Federal Courts Astounding well-qualified nominee awaits advancement out of committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on August 5 to advance Myrna Pérez for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Extraordinarily qualified with extensive experience both as a litigator and a legal academic, Pérez…
Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice House to consider funding bills Next week, the full House of Representatives will consider seven appropriations bills on the floor, including those funding Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H) as well as Financial Services and General Government (FSGG). As a reminder,…
Federal Courts Cunningham confirmed to the Federal Circuit! On July 19, the Senate confirmed (63-33) Tiffany Cunningham’s nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Tiffany Cunningham, supported by NCJW, will bring deep expertise and much-needed diversity to the Federal Circuit, which has never had a Black…
National Council of Jewish Women 2055 L Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 NCJW Condemns Court’s Decision to Partially End DACA July 19, 2021, Washington, DC – National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) condemns the ruling on July 16 partially ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program,…
