On Friday, July 19, Congressman André Carson will host a Speaker in the House event with Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Indianapolis Public Library. The two lawmakers will lead a conversation on women’s equality, health care and the economy.

Women on average still earn less money than their male counterparts for the same work. And for women of color, this inequality is even larger. In Indiana, which was recently ranked 48 out of 50 for pay equity, solving this problem is particularly crucial. At the same time, women are struggling to afford basic health care needs for themselves and their families. Nationwide, women are the primary, sole, or co-breadwinner in 64 percent of all American families.

To remedy these issues, the House has passed bold reforms, such as the Paycheck Fairness Act, which helps close the persistent gender pay gap, and the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, a bill to safeguard care for millions of families. At this event, Speaker Pelosi and Rep. Carson will discuss the critical importance of these pieces of legislation, and what else must be done to ensure women have the rights and resources they need to thrive. This event will fall on the anniversary of the iconic Seneca Falls Convention, held in 1848, which spurred the modern movement for women’s equality. 171 years later, it’s clear more must be done to ensure all women are able to achieve their American dream.

Through the Speaker in the House series, Speaker Pelosi has visited communities across the country to talk about House Democrats’ efforts to empower every day Americans through bold reforms. We hope you will join Speaker Pelosi and Rep. Carson for this informative and impactful conversation.