Author: Rep. Jackie Speier

Representative Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), represents parts of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, including the heart of Silicon Valley. She is a fearless fighter for women’s equality, LGBTQ rights and the disenfranchised who has dedicated her life to eliminating government corruption, while working to strengthen America’s national and economic security. She was named to Newsweek’s list of 150 “Fearless Women” in the world and one of “Politico’s 50” most influential people in American politics for bringing the Me Too reckoning to Congress. Congresswoman Speier is the co-chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, chair of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, and serves on the House Intelligence and Oversight committees as well.
To Build Back Better with Women, Invest in Child Care

To Build Back Better with Women, Invest in Child Care

“The U.S. talks a good game on ‘family values,’ but just does not deliver. It’s time to change course,” writes Representative Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), co-chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, on the need to invest in child care.

“Women can’t wait any longer for policy to catch up with reality. We must address the needs of working women—otherwise this she-cession will usher in nothing more than a he-covery.”