| Washington, D.C.- Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) was designated an honorary member of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues. Kildee became the first and only male member of Congress to join the Caucus since 1995. The Caucus selected Congressman Kildee because of his exceptional commitment to improving the lives of women and families.
“I am honored to join my female colleagues in representing the concerns and views of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues,” said Kildee. “As an honorary member of the Caucus, I will continue to ensure that the health and economic issues that confront women are addressed by Congress.”
Over the past 25 years, the Caucus has led efforts to promote women’s health, education, child-care, economic equity and retirement income. In addition, the Caucus has been instrumental in helping to protect victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Lately, the Caucus has championed women’s issues around the globe by bringing international attention to the inequality and strife that women are subject to in other parts of the world.
The Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues was founded in 1977 by fifteen Congresswomen to improve the lives of women and families. In 1981, the founding Members decided to invite their male colleagues to join the Caucus. However, in 1995 the Caucus reorganized and reverted back to an all-female organization. The Caucus is an influential force in Congress because its Members are willing to put their partisan differences aside to focus solely on improving the lives of women and children. |
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