WEDNESDAY MARCH 1, 2017
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Washington, DC Speakers House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi is the Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives. From 2007 to 2011, she served as the first woman Speaker of the House. Leader Pelosi has led House Democrats for more than a decade and has represented San Francisco, California’s 12th District, for 29 years – fighting for America’s hard-working families.
CO-CHAIRS, CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS FOR WOMEN’S ISSUES Rep. Susan W. Brooks Rep. Susan Brooks is serving her third term representing the 5th District of Indiana. She serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and focuses on mental health, substance abuse, and Medicaid reform. As Chairwoman of the Ethics Committee, she works with her colleagues to restore confidence in Congress. Rep. Lois Frankel Rep. Lois Frankel is serving her third term and represents the 21st District of Florida. She serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure and Foreign Affairs Committees. She has championed seniors, families, and veterans issues.
VICE-CHAIRS, CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS FOR WOMEN’S ISSUES Rep. Mimi Walters Rep. Mimi Walters is serving her second term representing the 45th District of California. She serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and has been an advocate for job creation, health care reform, and affordable energy. Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence Rep. Brenda Lawrence is serving her second term representing the 14th District of Michigan. She serves on the Oversight and Government Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. She has championed women’s rights, access to clean water, and efforts to rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and skilled workforce. Women’sWomen’s CongressionalCongressional PolicyPolicy InstituteInstitute CONGRESSIONALCONGRESSIONAL GALAGALA
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AMY PLASTER CINDY HALL Board Chair President Women’s Congressional Women’s Congressional Policy Institute Policy Institute
EMCEES REPS. SUSAN W. BROOKS AND LOIS FRANKEL Co-Chairs Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues
Introducing New, Former, and Current Members of the Women’s Caucus
Celebrating the Past 40 Years of Progress for Women
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER NANCY PELOSI
FORMER CO-CHAIRS, WOMEN’S CAUCUS
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Washington, DC Honorary Dinner Co-Chairs Reps. Susan W. Brooks and Lois Frankel
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