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LAC Alerts
Hobby Lobby Needs Your Help!
The Health and Human Services mandate would force the Christian-owned-and-operated company to provide the "morning-after pill" and "week-after pill" in its health insurance plan, or face fines of up to $1.3 million per day.
5/24/2013
"Religious" Enough?
Americans should not be forced to violate their moral or religious conscience when they provide or purchase health care.
5/15/2013
Outraged by the FCC? Help now!
Under the new rules, the FCC would only investigate and issue fines against the most "egregious" broadcast content. We need your help now to stop this effort in its tracks!
4/17/2013
Action Needed: Health and Human Services Comments
Despite our best efforts, the Obama Administration continues to attack our religious liberties by forcing Americans to pay for coverage of abortion-inducing drugs, regardless of their moral objections.
April 5, 2013
You Stopped Halligan!
Thank you! You stopped the dangerous nomination of Caitlin Hallingan to the D.C. Circuit!
3/7/2013
SAFER Act
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) wants Republican House leadership to take this opportunity to pass a legislative solution that will truly help women who are victims of sexual assault.
CRPD Pressure
On Tuesday, Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nevada) had the Senate vote to begin the debate on the Senate floor on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) treaty. As we expected, 61 senators voted to begin debate on this treaty.
11/30/2012
CRPD Lame Duck as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The tensions in the Middle East are escalating after the death of our ambassador and three other Americans on September 11 of this year. And we are about to walk off the precipice known as the "fiscal cliff."
November 27, 2012
UN Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Treaty
America can already provide guidance to other countries without embroiling itself in a United Nations' treaty that defines disability as an "evolving concept." If this treaty is ratified by the Senate, citizens' rights would be abrogate.
9/25/2012
Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST)
We cannot keep the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) submerged, no matter how hard we try! Like a bad penny, it just keeps turning up.
May 22, 2012
Opposing VAWA is Not a "War Against Women"
VAWA harms women by diluting assistance to real victims and by tearing the family apart.
ObamaCare: We Knew What Was In It. That's Why We Opposed It!
ObamaCare, if enacted, would prevent doctors from providing health care tailored to an idividual's needs and, instead, will be required to provide only limited one-size-fits-all treatments.
Please Help! Religious Liberty is at Stake!
We need your help immediately on two important issues!
Urge your senator to vote for the Blunt Amendment!
Despite President Obama's "compromise," this rule undermines religious liberty tenets of the Constitution and conscience laws that have been in effect for over 30 years.
February 15, 2012
Obama "compromise" tramples on our religious liberties (breaking)
Our religious liberties are under attack right now and I urgently need your help.
February 10, 2012
Pro-Life Provisions on the Line in the Spending Bill!
Please call your Senators and Representative and urge them not to jettison pro-life provisions to accommodate Senator Reid's antics.
December 15, 2011
Respect Wisconsin
CWALAC's new "Respect Me" Campaign against the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act.
Respect California!
CWALAC's new "Respect Me" Campaign against the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act.
Crucial Pro-Life Protections in Danger
Instead of working to get our fiscal house back in order, the Senate will be voting on a “minibus” spending bill next week that focuses on demolishing several pro-life protections.
Senate Committee Vote Set to Repeal DOMA
On November 3, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, S. 598. This legislation will repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and will force states to recognize any kind of marriage sanctioned by another state including same-sex or polygamous marriages.
October 27, 2011
Ask your Representative to support the Protect Life Amendment
The Protect Life Act would apply the Hyde amendment to the new health care law by guaranteeing that no tax subsidies can flow to plans that cover elective abortion.
October 12, 2011
Congress Investigates Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood will use every dirty trick at its disposal to undermine Rep. Stearns' investigation. It is crucial that Members of Congress support his efforts now.
September 29, 2011
Your comments needed on new ObamaCare regulations and abortion drugs!
Contraceptives, including some abortifacients, may be part of health care coverage for every American -- forcing us to pay for services we find morally objectionable.
September 12, 2011
House Votes to Cut, Cap and Balance
Last night, the House took an important first step towards getting our country back on track by passing Cut, Cap and Balance by a vote of 234-190.
July 20, 2011
Statement on Sen. McConnell's "Debt Ceiling Deal" -- Debt Ceiling Breakthrough Or Cave-in?
To complicate our efforts to get real change in Washington, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) waived the white flag of surrender before the House and Senate even voted on the balanced budget amendment, which is scheduled next week, and offered to give Obama unfettered ability to raise the debt ceiling.
July 13, 2011
CWA Calls for "Cap, Cut & Balance"
CWA will be hosting a Hill Briefing and Webinar in the near future to highlight the hard choices Congress needs to make to get our fiscal house in order.
June 27, 2011
Same-sex “Marriage” Approved in New York
Late on Friday evening the New York Senate approved same-sex “marriage” making New York the sixth state that allows people of the same sex to marry.
June 25, 2011
Urge Congressional Members to "Cut, Cap & Balance"
We are asking Members of Congress to sign the "Cut, Cap and Balance" pledge. This pledge states that the Member of Congress will oppose any increase to the debt limit unless key conditions are met.
June 22, 2011
Stop the Confirmation of Goodwin Liu!
We do not want judges to conduct social experiments in the courtroom. We want judges to stand for the Constitution (as written) and the rule of law. Goodwin Liu is everything a judge should not be.
Pro-marriage/Pro-military Amendments Need Your Support
We expect the Defense Authorization to go to the House floor soon. Please call your representative and ask him to support the Defense Authorization with these amendments. Please thank Representatives Hartzler, Akin, and Hunter for their leadership on these amendments, especially in light of the likely response from the radical homosexual activists.
May 13, 2011
The focus turns to the Senate to stop taxpayer funding of abortion
The House of Representatives took the first step yesterday to end government funding for abortion when it passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act by a vote of 251-175.
May5, 2011
Close the loopholes. End all taxpayer funding of abortion!
When Congress comes back next week, it will vote on The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, H.R. 3. Please call your representative today at 202-225-3121 and ask him/her to vote for this bill!
April 27, 2011
The battle is far from over!
Our legislation department sent the following update to our leaders last night. The battle is far from over!
Update on the budget deal
While this late-night agreement was a disappointment because it cuts only $38.5 billion and fails to defund Planned Parenthood or ObamaCare, it was a small victory for American families who want to see Washington stop its out-of-control spending.
April 9, 2011
Urgent Action Items for April 6
We need your help today on several key items!
April 6, 2011
Report on our latest call-in day to defund Planned Parenthood
Wow! We heard from many of you visiting your representatives and senators that the phones were ringing off the hook for our call-in day! Thank you so much for your participation.
March 25, 2011
Flood Lawmakers' District Offices This Thursday!
We urge you to contact your representatives and senators in your home district on Thursday, March 24, and urge them to substantially cut out-of-control Washington spending, defund Planned Parenthood, and support the pro-life and pro-family provisions contained in H.R. 1.
March 22, 2011
Call-In Day Follow Up
Senators received lots of calls from their constituents on this issue, and we are not going to quit now. We urge you to continue to light up the Senate (and House) switchboards.
March 10, 2011
Today's the Day! Please Call Your Senators!
Today is the Call-in Day to Defund Planned Parenthood. We are asking everyone to take just a couple of moments to stand up for the unborn and defund Planned Parenthood (PPF).
Don't forget! Light up the phones on March 8th!
March 8 is the day to act! Visit or call your Senators and urge them politely to defund Planned Parenthood.
March 7, 2011
Light up the phones on March 8th!
Act Now: Please help Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee members across the country light up the phones on March 8! Visit or call your Senators and urge them to defund Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is using its significant war chest to batter Members of Congress into submission - it is time they hear from us
March 4, 2011
Light Up the Capitol Switchboard on Tuesday, March 8!
Tuesday, March 8, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) is asking our supporters to call their Senators and insist that they end federal funding for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.
The Senate is Set to Undo House-Passed Pro-Life Measures
The Senate is likely to scrap the House CR and pass its own
version that does not include our pro-life or pro-family
initiatives.
February 24, 2011
Support the Defund Planned Parenthood Amendment
Please call your representative today and urge him/her to vote for the Pence Amendment to Defund Planned Parenthood. Please click here to find your representative and his/her direct line. Or, you can call the Capitol switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask for your representative by name.
February 16, 2011
Flood Congress with Calls!
We need your help to Defund Planned Parenthood NOW! Congress is getting ready to pass its spending bills for both this year and next, and we need to make sure our voices are heard loud and clear! This is the most pro-life House, so the time to act is right now.
February 9, 2011
Senate Votes on ObamaCare Repeal
Despite the November 2010 tsunami which gave Republicans control of the House of Representatives, not one Democrat was brave enough to ride the tide and vote to repeal ObamaCare.
February 2, 2011
We did it!
Americans spoke out, organized, ran for office and voted — and today the House of Representatives repealed ObamaCare!
January 19,2011
Senate to rush START treaty ratification with little debate
With our national security hanging in the balance, the Senate should not abdicate its responsibilities and should fully debate this treaty.
December 20, 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Passes Senate
Earlier today the Senate rammed through a stand-alone bill to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), the 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving openly in the military. The cloture motion for the bill passed by a vote of 63 - 33.
December 18, 2010
Senate to Vote on DREAM Act and DADT This Saturday!
The votes on DREAM and DADT are coming and they'll happen this weekend. We need to ask you please to call your Senators -- from both parties -- and urge them to oppose the cloture votes on the DREAM Act and DADT because the government has not yet been funded! Let alone that both measures are bad policy.
December 17, 2010
Warning! The Lame Liberal Ducks Won't Rest
DADT repeal language passes the House and moves to the Senate. Meanwhile, an earmark and pork-laden Omnibus Spending bill, exceeding $1.2 trillion, is ready for a floor vote as well. Your calls are needed right now!
December 16, 2010
House of Representatives Passes a Stand-Alone Bill to Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Representatives have just voted this evening to pass a stand-alone bill to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Fifteen Republicans joined them.
December 15, 2010
House of Representatives Passes a Stand-Alone Bill to Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Representatives have just voted this evening to pass a stand-alone bill to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Fifteen Republicans joined them.
December 15, 2010
Radicals are still pushing DADT repeal - possible floor vote tomorrow!
Today, Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pennsylvania) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) have introduced a stand-alone bill that would repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in order to allow homosexuals to serve openly in the military. There is talk that the bill will be brought to the floor tomorrow for a full vote by the House.
December 14, 2010
Motion to Proceed to Defense Authorization Fails in Senate
Today the Senate voted 57-40 against a motion to proceed to the Defense Authorization bill which included provisions to repeal the 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving in our military and to allow abortions on U.S. military facilities here and abroad.
December 9, 2010
Important Vote Scheduled for Tonight!
We have just learned that Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) has indicated that he will move to reconsider the cloture vote to proceed to the Defense Authorization Bill this evening. Your Republican senators need to hear from you immediately. Please call them <b at (202) 224-3121 and ask them to vote “No” on the motion to proceed to the Defense Authorization Bill.
December 8, 2010
Tax Lessons Not Learned in November
Senator McConnell was able to keep the Republican caucus together (although 11 Republicans did not vote) to ensure that all Americans receive a tax cut during this tough economic time.
December 5, 2010
Still more job-killing legislation in the Senate - Help me stop it!
S. 3772, "The Paycheck Fairness Act," is a bill that could potentially kill many jobs under the guise of promoting equality for women.
November 16, 2010
America Spoke!
Indeed, women spoke loudly last night, and I for one am praying that leaders in both parties are listening. The results were astounding — and some interesting things have emerged.
November 3, 2010
Join CWA for all night, pro-family election coverage!
November 2, 2010
Scorecards for the 111th Congress now available!
Don't be deceived by campaign rhetoric. See how your legislators voted during the 111th Congress.
October 26, 2010
Join Our Spending Revolt Townhalls Online
I want to invite you to the next Spending Revolt townhall meeting in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Not to worry: you can also watch online. It's this Sunday, 10/10 at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, check out the Scranton townhall banner at www.spendingrevolt.com.
October 6, 2010
Harry Reid Demands a DISCLOSE Act Do-Over
Tomorrow, in the wake of the defeat of the muddied-up Defense Authorization Bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) will make another desperate attempt to pass the DISCLOSE Act in the Senate.
September 22, 2010
Senate Delays Vote on Defense Authorization Bill
Because of your efforts, the Senate has stopped Majority Leader Harry Reid's efforts to force the Defense Authorization Bill to the floor for a vote.
September 21, 2010
Add your voice to the Spending Revolt
You can add your voice to others across the nation fed up with irresponsible government spending. Sign the Spending Revolt pledge.
September 15, 2010
Imminant action on DoD Authorization vote
Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) is hijacking the Defense Authorization Bill, which he plans to bring up on Tuesday for his social agenda. We need your help now to stop this legislation that repeals the 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving in our military and allows abortion on U.S. military facilities here and abroad.
September 16, 2010
Ask Sen. Graham to Oppose Elena Kagan
Kagan’s record and her performance at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings prove that she puts politics above law, a disqualifying characteristic for a judge at any level, let alone the highest court in the land.
Ask Senators Lincoln and Pryor to Oppose Elena Kagan
The thousands of members of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Arkansas are urging Senators Blanche Lincoln (D) and Mark Pryor (D) to vote “No” on the nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court.
Ask Senator Nelson to Oppose Kagan to the Supreme Court!
The thousands of members of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Nebraska are urging senator Ben Nelson (D) to vote “No” on the nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. Kagan’s record and her performance at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings prove that she puts politics above law, a disqualifying characteristic for a judge at any level, let alone the highest court of the land.
Your Calls are Needed RIGHT NOW!
As you read this, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) members from around the country are in Washington, D.C., to visit with their Senators and alert them to the danger of Elena Kagan's nomination to be the next Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.To maximize CWALAC's impact today, we ask that you take a moment to call your Senators and ask them to oppose Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court.The Capitol Hill switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
June 23, 2010
Tell the Senate to Oppose Judge Robert Chatigny
Please contact your Senator today by calling 202-224-3121 and tell him to vote against the nomination of Judge Robert Chatigny to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. A Senate committee will vote tomorrow on whether or not to report the nomination to the Senate floor for a later vote of the entire Senate. This nomination ought to end in committee. All senators need to hear from you.
June 9, 2010
Urgent Action: Oppose Deal to Repeal Ban on Homosexuals in Military
Admiral Mullen and Secretary Gates sent a letter asking Congress not to take any action to repeal the 1993 law until after the DOD has issued its report. Congressional leaders are putting homosexual activists' demands above our nation's security.
May 25, 2010
Save Mother's Day From the UN!
Nearly every country has ratified CEDAW — including countries with the worst records for abusing women. It has not improved women's conditions in the countries that need it most. Do they really believe Iran will stop abusing women if the U.S. signs CEDAW? But, if the U.S. does ratify CEDAW, it would deny women in America our basic freedoms and rights.
May 07, 2010
Act now to keep children safe online
ICANN will be accepting feedback until Monday, May 10. Please contact them and say "NO!" to the .XXX domain.
May 5, 2010
May Day for Prayer
Please join me at May Day 2010.
April 28, 2010
What Happened with the Health Care Vote?
Mr. Stupak could have done for health care reform what Mr. Pitts did for bankruptcy reform. He did not. In the heat of battle, Mr. Stupak turned and ran.
March 22, 2010
We're down to the wire with the House in session on Sunday!
Concerned Women for America will be on the Hill this afternoon as Congress takes this historic vote to take over 1/6 of the American economy. Please continue to pray that our elected officials will listen to the majority of Americans who overwhelmingly oppose this bill. Also, please call your Representative now at 202-225-3121 and tell him/her to oppose this massive government takeover of our health care system.
March 21, 2010
Final Hours Till Health Care Vote!
This is it! Our last chance to kill the health care takeover! This week Nancy Pelosi plans to ram through the Senate bill in a complicated and possibly unconstitutional scheme. And guess how Democrats plan to pay for this massive new entitlement that will cost trillions? By killing future citizens.
March 15, 2010
Time to Derail Obama's Health Care Proposal
If the House passes the Senate health care bill, then it's over. We will have government takeover of our health care system! The House vote is scheduled for March 18.
March 9, 2010
Obama’s Plan Treads on Worn Health Care Path
President Obama's "new plan" still forces Americans to pay for abortions. It imposes taxes on all Americans who fail to have "acceptable" health care coverage while raising health insurance premiums on Americans who already have health insurance.
February 22, 2010
Special Alert!
As many of us on the East Coast battle the elements, Concerned Women for America (CWA) has learned that our CEO Penny Nance has been invited to be on FoxNews at 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Be sure to tune in and listen as Penny discusses the exciting pro-life ad featuring Tim Tebow's story that's to be shown during the Super Bowl!
February 6, 2010
Senate Votes Thursday on Dangerous Nominees
On Thursday, February 4, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on two very controversial nominees: Dawn Johnsen to head up the Office of Legal Counsel and Louis Butler to be a United States District Judge.
February 3, 2010
Join us tonight for "State of the Union, The Voice of the People"
Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America's (CWA) CEO, will be part of a TV Townhall Live Webcast tonight and you can participate.
February 2, 2010
Support Our Troops – Oppose Weakening Our Military
Please call your Senators at 202-224-3121 and your Representative at 202-225-3121 and tell them to keep the current law that prohibits homosexuals from openly serving in the military. If the policy is overturned, it would distract from the critical mission of the military simply to impose a sexual agenda onto society. The focus should be on strengthening our national defense and readiness. Repealing the regulation excluding homosexuals from military service would harm recruitment, retention and the readiness of our troops
February 1, 2010
Mass. Win Creates Mass Momentum
Yesterday's vote good news for all of us who oppose the government takeover of our health care system, we cannot rest on our laurels. After the vote, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi still insisted, "Democrats could still make it happen. We will get the job done. I am confident of that. I have always been confident of that."
January 20, 2010
Open the doors! Let us in!
Congress continues to wheel and deal in secret meetings, behind closed doors, despite President Obama's very public promise that negotiations on a health care bill would be transparent and covered by C-SPAN. He said the meetings would be open for all to see which politicians made sweetheart deals.
January 15, 2010
Just ONE vote can stop the government takeover of health care!
President Obama and Senator Reid (D-Nevada) are set to give Americans the biggest Christmas present ever - government takeover of our health system regardless of what Americans want.
December 22, 2009
Urgent Webcast from Stop the Abortion Mandate!
Join the Stop the Abortion Mandate Coalition Tuesday night, December 15, on a huge nationwide webcast.
December 11, 2009
Should the author of ENDA oversee national employment law?
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) will vote tomorrow on homosexual activist Chai Feldblum's nomination to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Chai Feldblum has a long history of radical ideology which would negatively shape the EEOC and its decisions. A lesbian who has played a major role in pushing the homosexual agenda on Americans, she worked for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the radically pro-homosexual Human Rights Campaign Fund.
December 8, 2009
Senate to Vote on Abortion in Health Care Today!
An amendment to prohibit government funding of abortion will be voted on as soon as today. Please call your Senators now at 202-224-3121 and ask them to support the Nelson/Hatch amendment. If this amendment fails, urge your Senators to filibuster Reid's health care bill.
December 7, 2009
Vermont Judge Strips Custody from Christian Parent
A Vermont judge has granted
sole custody of 7-year-old Isabella Miller to the former lesbian partner of her
mother, Lisa Miller. However, the Virginia Court of Appeals will hear oral
argument on December 9 on Lisa's request that Virginia not enforce any of the
Vermont custody orders.
November 24, 2009
Visit Your Senator Over the Thanksgiving Break
Despite support from only 39 percent of Americans, the Senate voted
Saturday along party lines to push Senator Harry Reid's (D-Nevada) health
care bill forward.
November 23, 2009
Crucial Senate Vote On Saturday
On Saturday night, the Senate takes their most important vote in the
complicated process to pass Senator Harry Reid's (D-Nevada) health care
bill. He needs 60 votes.
November 20, 2009
Crucial Senate Vote On Saturday
On Saturday night, the Senate takes their most important vote in the
complicated process to pass Senator Harry Reid's (D-Nevada) health care
bill. He needs 60 votes.
November 20, 2009
Action Needed on Hamilton and Health Care
This week the Senate will be voting on the controversial nomination of David Hamilton to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and could begin debate on the senate version of the health care bill. Your help on both of these issues is crucial!
November 16, 2009
Urgent - Health Care Vote This Weekend
Pelosi is demanding that Congress vote this weekend on her health care bill. We need to flood the House with calls so that there is no doubt that Americans oppose this massive government takeover of our health care system.
November 5, 2009
Join the D.C. Rally for Marriage
Officials in the District of Columbia want to ignore residents. The City Council plans to impose same-sex "marriage" on the District of Columbia - the seat of the federal government - and deny citizens in D.C. the right to vote to protect marriage as one man and one woman.
Don't let D.C. council members muzzle our voices! Join The People's Rally for Marriage on Sunday, October 25, at Freedom Plaza (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.) from 3-5p.m.
October 22, 2009
Heath Care Alert: Baucus Bill Passed!
Trick or Treatment? ObamaCare is getting closer to becoming a reality, and it is just as scary now as when we first unmasked this massive takeover of our health care system.
October 13, 2009
Health Care and Hate Crimes
Liberals are flexing their muscles and trying to ram through their agenda. We need to act quickly or it will be too late!
September 29, 2009
Stop the Abortion Mandate!
If the health care legislation President Obama wants gets passed, abortion providers will get their wish, and the government — using our tax dollars — will fund abortions across the country. This is why we are launching today the VOID THE ABORTION MANDATE virtual rally and grassroots campaign.
September 10, 2009
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