WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined Bipartisan Women's Caucus (BWC) Co-chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) in her district for a visit to Akron, Ohio. The lawmakers toured the Akron Children's Hospital's Food Farmacy and the First Ladies Museum and discussed the BWC priorities for the 119th Congress.
Launched in 2023, the Food Farmacy at the Akron Children's Hospital provides healthy food options for both patients and staff. The lawmakers toured the facility and discussed the Caucus's work to find bipartisan solutions to fight food insecurity and expand nutrition access for American families.
De La Cruz and Sykes concluded the day with a tour of the National First Ladies Library and Museum in Canton, Ohio. The museum exhibits American history through the eyes of America’s First Ladies. During the 119th Congress, the BWC is prioritizing efforts to create a lasting legacy to honor the inspiring women who have shaped history, including efforts to establish the American Women's History Museum.
