We all know that girls who compete in sports perform better in school, are physically healthier and have a stronger self-esteem.

And whether it is equal pay, health care, Social Security, or family leave, this Congress has refused to address issues critical to hard-working American women.

Surely the Department of Defense can and needs to do a better job of training new and existing first responders to respond to sexual assaults occurring in the military.

This House cannot function without an open, accountable, and independent ethics process; and the molestation of that process by the majority is an abuse of power that cannot stand.

Susan B. Anthony formed the Equal Rights Association, refuted ideas that women were inferior to men, and fought for a woman's right to vote.

Our girls have learned that sweat is sexy, brawn is beautiful and a little dirt never hurt anyone.

Many poor and low-income women cannot afford to purchase contraceptive services and supplies on their own.