1975: CAWP establishes the National Information Bank on

CAWP establishes the National Information Bank on Women in Public Office in 1975 to serve as a clearinghouse for information about women officeholders. The Center conducts the first national census and survey of women serving in federal, state, and local offices, generating the first accurate numbers of women officeholders at various levels. This begins CAWP’s role as the most trusted resource about women in U.S. politics. For decades, CAWP provides both current numbers and their historical context including firsts, records, and trends to scholars, media representatives, and others who want or need the information.