Check out BPW/USA's Policy site for information on national legislative priorities, grassroots activities, and to subscribe to their Legislative Hotline.

Share your viewpoints with your federal and state legislators on BPW's legislative priorities by accessing BPW/USA's Advocacy Center.

For information on Maryland legislation (including the status on pending bills), check out the Maryland General Assembly's website.

BPW/USA Legislative Platform

Preamble

The Equal Rights Amendment shall stand first, foremost, and above all other items which may appear on the National Platform of this Federation until equal, legal rights for women and men become guaranteed in the United States Constitution.

The Equal Rights Amendment

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.

Platform

Economic Equity
Ensure pay equity and equal educational and economic opportunities at all stages of life; and promote affordable, quality dependent care to help ensure economic self-sufficiency for women.

Health
Ensure reproductive choice and full access to all reproductive health services and education; ensure funds for research into and protections for women's health care needs; and encourage the development of a national health care policy recognizing the special health care needs of women.

Civil Rights
Ensure equal rights and remedies for women in all phases of their lives; support affirmative action; and eliminate sexual harassment and violence against women.

BPW's Political Action Committee (BPW/PAC)

BPW/PAC assists women—and pro-women—candidates who support BPW's legislative platform by providing campaign contributions and endorsements. Through BPW/PAC, individual members can join together and show the collective force of BPW in the American political process.