House Republican Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Barriers Women Face in the Workforce
WASHINGTON (Sept. 20, 2016) — Chairman Luke Messer (IN-06) announced today that the Republican Policy Committee (RPC) Working Group on Women in the 21stCentury Workforce will hold its first hearingon Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4p.m.
Chaired by Rep. Martha McSally (AZ-02) who heads the Working Group, the hearing will focus on examining barriers women face in the workforce.
WHAT: Women in the Workforce Hearing: Examining Barriers to Getting Ahead
WHO: Samantha Tassone –President, GrowthFuel
Romina Boccia– Fiscal and economic expert, The Heritage Foundation
T. VanHook –Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Andrew G. Biggs– Resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at 4p.m. EST
WHERE: 1310 Longworth House Office Building,Washington, D.C. 20003
The RPClaunchedthe Working Group on Women in the 21stCentury Workforce in July. It is tasked with identifying solutions to expand opportunity for women in the workforce, increase workplace flexibility, remove barriers facing working women and empower the next generation.
If you are unable to attend the hearing and are interested in watching live, we will be streaminghere. You can also follow the hearing on Twitter using#GOPWorking4Women.
Members of the Media:
If you plan to attend, please email Molly Gillaspie (Messer) or Patrick Ptak atPatrick.Ptak@mail.house.gov(McSally). Please plan to arrive prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing.