Women in Virginia leadership recognized by Kaine, Warner

Apr 05, 2019
Good Governance
In the News
Local Issues

"We bring a perspective, we bring our experiences"

BRIE JACKSON, NEXSTAR

 

On Thursday, Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner recognized female leaders from the state of Virginia. During the event on Capitol Hill the senators said touted Virginia as a leader in diversity in government.

“We had an historic number of women running for Congress this year and elected. We did that at the house level in Virginia” said Delegate Hala Ayala.

Delegate Hala Ayala became one of the first Latinas to serve the Commonwealth. She ran and won on issues including expanding medicaid and women’s health. 

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger said diversity is key for legislation, including the Violence Against Women Act. 

“We bring a perspective, we bring our experiences” said Rep. Spanberger. “I think that is important in any conversation.”

Women make up more than half of the United States population, but they’re only 25 percent of Congress. Female lawmakers are using their voice to hep raise awareness about issues often overlooked, such as the gender pay gap.

“In a country where the majority of folks are women, that’s just not fair economically or in terms of how we should be approaching the work place,” Warner said. 

Warner said it’s important to recognize female leaders at the local and national levels and their significant impact on future generations.

Rep. Spanberger’s youngest daughter spent the day watching her mom meet with constituents and other legislators on Capitol Hill. 

“Kids get to see what’s happening in D.C., but I think it is important for people to remember the whole person that makes up our legislation,” Spanberger said. 

“Hopefully they see their future because you can’t be what you can’t see,” Ayala said. “That representation of women at the forefront, we are leading the way.”

Recent Posts


Nov 27, 2024
Local Issues

Spanberger Statement Ahead of Thanksgiving Day

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement ahead of Thanksgiving Day. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and to give thanks for the many things we hold dear — like our families, our communities, and our freedoms. “I’m thankful for those who make our celebrations […]



Nov 25, 2024
Womens' Issues

Spanberger Backs Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Protect Victims & Criminalize Publication of Revenge Porn

The “TAKE IT DOWN Act” Would Criminalize the Publication of & Threat to Publish Non-Consensual Intimate Images, Including Computer-Generated Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse — also known as revenge pornography. In 2021, Spanberger voted to pass legislation — which President Biden […]



Nov 21, 2024
Healthcare

Spanberger, Smith, Kaine, Cotton Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Address Drug Shortages

According to the FDA, More Than 275 Drugs Are Currently in Shortage The “End Drug Shortages Act” is Supported by Inova Health System, UVA Health, & VCU Health System WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) […]