Rep. Torres Named Vice Chair of Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-California, issued the following statement after being named Vice Chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, a coalition of members of the House who are working to preserve, protect and advance women's constitutionally-protected reproductive rights:

"The fight for reproductive rights has been transformative for American women. It has meant that gender would not and could not limit a woman's opportunities in life.

"The ability to make choices about when to have a family has opened up the doors to pursue an education, begin a career, and earn a living. It has meant economic independence and freedom--freedom that is now being threatened by sustained Republican attacks.

"That's what makes the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus and the leadership of Congresswomen Dianna DeGette and Barbara Lee so critical to ensuring that women are empowered to freely exercise their constitutionally-protected rights.

"I'm honored to serve as Vice Chair and take my place on the front lines alongside the new House Democratic majority to protect women's hard-won reproductive rights."

Learn more about the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus here (https://houseprochoicecaucus-degette.house.gov/about).

About

The Pro-Choice Caucus is a coalition of members of the House of Representatives who are working to preserve, protect and advance women's constitutionally protected reproductive rights. Led by Co-chairs Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), the caucus serves as the first line of defense against anti-choice legislation.

Support for reproductive rights has never been higher, with as many as 7 in 10 Americans consistently saying that access to abortion should be safe and legal. However, these constitutional rights have never been in greater jeopardy. President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress have worked in tandem to severely limit women's access to reproductive health services through anti-choice legislation, executive orders and an attempt to recklessly repeal the Affordable Care Act.

The men and women of our caucus stand strong against this unprecedented adversity because we believe that empowering women through reproductive choice improves our nation and our world. We won't let anti-choice extremists roll back the clock on these hard-fought protections, but we need your help. Are you with us?