1. The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0012 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas Date: 1945-08-12 Creator: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 Topic: Inflation (Finance) Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
2. Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Date: 1946-12-24 Creator: unknown Topic: Inflation (Finance) Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document discusses the importance of having a Congress that is focused on winning the peace as much as winning a war. It emphasizes the need for effective legislation to address issues such as food scarcity, inflation, and domestic control of atomic energy. The document highlights the need for a change in Congress members who support progressive policies in order to address these pressing issues and build a warless world."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas presented an amendment to extend rent controls, citing a housing crisis and the need for affordable housing. She argued that rent control was necessary to prevent chaos and advocated for stronger enforcement measures, including injunctions, treble damages, and criminal sanctions. Her bill aimed to protect tenants from illegal evictions and rent increases, and provide standards for rent administrators. Douglas warned that without effective rent control, rents would continue to increase, impacting the economic and social well-being of the nation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")