Fallin Named Co-Chair of Bipartisan Women’s Caucus

Congresswoman Mary Fallin (OK-05) was today named Co-Chairwoman of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues along with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09).

They will be replacing outgoing Chairwomen Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and Lois Capps (CA-23). Fallin was formerly a vice chairwoman of the caucus and co-chaired the Women in the Military Taskforce.

“I am extremely pleased with my recent election to the position of Co-Chairwoman in the Women’s Caucus and I look forward to working with my Democratic counterpart, Representative Schakowsky,” said Fallin. “Under the leadership of Representatives McMorris Rodgers and Capps, the Woman’s Caucus was a great example of a constructive, bipartisan working group. We are going to continue in that tradition and build on their accomplishments as we head into the New Year.”

Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers congratulated both Fallin and Schakowsky, and added that “their leadership will be instrumental in continuing the Caucus’ work to improve the lives of women and families in the United States and around the world.”

Fallin said the problems she plans to tackle as co-chairwoman are not just problems for women, but for the entire country.

“We are now fighting two wars and dealing with a recession,” said Fallin. “These are the issues women want us to deal with. We have more women than ever returning from military service abroad and they face their own unique problems while deployed and as they transition back into the workforce. This caucus will be behind them 100%.”

“Similarly, we have more women than ever running businesses and entering the workforce. They have a stake in the economy, in healthcare, and in wages. Continuing the upward trajectory of women in the workforce isn’t just something that helps women – it helps everyone, by growing our economy and increasing economic opportunity.”