The Congresswomen of Troop Capitol Hill, which was established to
educate Congress about issues affecting girls and young women, embody the Girl
Scout spirit and mission, working to determine the course of our nation and
make the world a better place. Co-chairs for the new session of Congress
include: Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore
Capito (R-WV), and Patty Murray (D-WA); and their House colleagues,
Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Susan Brooks (R-IN), Donna
Edwards (D-MD), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA).
“Troop Capitol Hill is made up of women leaders from across the
nation who are committed to exploring and promoting policies that improve the
lives of girls everywhere,” said Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the
USA. “For over a century, Girl Scouts has been committed to connecting today’s
girls with today’s female leaders who can serve as mentors, guides, and
trailblazers for future generations. In the coming term, I look forward to
working with our new co-chairs, and all members of Congress, to develop
policies that will help girls develop the skills they need to be the leaders of
tomorrow.”
In collaboration with
Troop Capitol Hill, Girl Scouts works to promote policies, champion ideas, and
shape the legislative dialogue around girls and young women in America and
beyond. Among the major national initiatives for GSUSA in the new legislative
session will be working to promote healthy living opportunities for girls,
especially through increased access to outdoor activities, as well as promoting
economic education programs around STEM and financial literacy and working to
foster global citizenship and a global voice for girls. Additionally, Girl
Scouts will work with Congress to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl
Scouts’ highest honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award (equivalent to the Eagle
Scout), which will take place in 2016.
“As a former Girl Scout, I am honored to serve as a co-chair of
the Girl Scouts’ honorary bipartisan Troop Capitol Hill. At Girl Scouts girls
and young women learn the values of community involvement, civic engagement,
environmental stewardship, and active leadership. When women are empowered, so
is our nation. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress as well
as the Girl Scouts of the USA to tackle issues important to young women and
girls.” – Representative Donna Edwards
“Every single girl has something amazing to offer the world, and
no one understands that better than the Girl Scouts. When young women have the
opportunity to reach their full potential, the impact they can have on their
communities is tremendous. I’m honored to serve as a leader of Troop Capitol
Hill—and as a former Girl Scout and a mother of two young daughters, I will
continue to work to create new possibilities for girls—be it through supporting
STEM in the classroom, or advancing policies to empower students to succeed.” –
Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Girl Scouts has a long history of working with female leaders of
both parties to advance the dialogue around girls and the issues they face.
Recently, Girl Scouts released a video series entitled Portraits in
Leadership featuring local girls from communities
throughout the United States interviewing their female members of Congress
about what it takes to be a leader. Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs Shelly Moore
Capito and Barbara Mikulski
were among the women who took part in the series.
The 114th Congress will have unprecedented opportunities to
promote girls and their limitless potential for leadership, and Girl Scouts of
the USA is proud to be welcoming new and returning members of Troop Capitol
Hill for an exciting and productive legislative session.
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