by Democratic Women's Caucus
The Democratic Women's Caucus is made up of the 96 women in the U.S. House of Representatives fighting everyday for women and families. Madame Congress features DWC members talking about their work to uplift women and families' priorities in D.C. and across the country. In 20-30-minute episodes, members discuss women-centered legislative priorities, lessons they’ve learned as female leaders, and what life is like as a Member of Congress.
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March 6, 2025
<p>On this episode of Madame Congress, Member Services Task Force Co-Chair Melanie Stansbury & Communications Task Force Co-Chair Shontel Brown discuss how Trump, Musk, & Republicans’ budget will harm women & families by cutting critical programs including Medicaid and SNAP.</p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss their unique career paths and past as entrepreneurs, the importance of supporting workers, and their work to support small businesses. </p><p><br></p><p>Stick around to the end to hear what life is like as a Member of Congress. </p><p><br></p><p>Tune in! </p>
February 14, 2025
<p>On this episode of Madam Congress, DWC Member Emeritas Kathy Manning and Annie Kuster recapped some of the highlights from the 118th Congress and shared their top lessons learned as women in Congress.</p><p>The Congresswoman spoke about their favorite memories in Congress, including Rep. Kuster’s iconic “raise the roof” dance moves at the State of the Union and Rep. Manning’s creative messaging to advocate for her birth control legislation, the Right to Contraception Act. </p><p>The pair also spoke about the highlights of their work for America’s women and families, including Rep. Kuster’s passion for working to end substance abuse and addiction and Rep. Manning’s leadership in increasing access to reproductive health care.</p><p>This episode was recorded on December 18, 2024.</p><p><br></p>
February 14, 2025
<p>On this episode of Madam Congress, DWC Policy Task Force Co-Chair Sydney Kamlager Dove interviews DWC Member Emerita Barbara Lee about her legendary legacy in Congress and the progress she’s seen over her career in the fight for women and families, which all started when she met the first African American woman in Congress, Shirley Chisholm. </p><p>The pair also discuss the progress that has been made and the work left to be done to increase access to reproductive care, women’s representation in leadership, and women’s rights globally. </p><p>This episode was recorded on December 4, 2024.</p>
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