THE FUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

In April 2025, the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act was passed in the House of Representatives. The Senate, however, did not take up the bill for a vote. The "SAVE America Act" was recently introduced in the House and Senate; a bill very similar to the SAVE Act (though slightly more restrictive). As of March 10th, 2026 the "SAVE America Act" may come up for a vote in Senate next week. Senate GOP leaders are looking to put the "SAVE America Act" debate behi

On March 24 , The Fund for Women and Girls will travel to Harrisburg  for a day of advocacy at the Pennsylvania Capitol. Participants will spend the morning delivering informational materials to legislators and, when possible, meeting directly with elected officials in support of paid leave (Family Care Act). These conversations help build awareness and momentum around issues such as economic equity and workplace fairness. In the afternoon, participants will gather on the Rot

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have introduced new legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s name change process and eliminating an outdated requirement that puts vulnerable residents at risk. House Bill 1315 and Senate Bill 521 would remove the longstanding requirement that individuals publish their legal name changes in local newspapers. While originally intended as a transparency measure, the practice now creates serious safety and privacy concerns, particularly for transge