Women Hit Milestone in 118th U.S. Congress
In floor remarks last week, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett said that the start of the 118th Congress marked, "a 59% increase from the 96 women who were serving in the 112th Congress."
"Mr. Speaker, it is so exciting to be up here and to be
able to have this discussion.
I want to thank the minority leader, my colleague and good friend,
Mr. Hakeem Jeffries, for allowing me this time to direct everyone's
attention to the importance of this month.
I know that it is Women's History Month, and we have been hearing so
much about this. …