US HR519 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 44-1)
Status: Introduced on November 5 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women". Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls. Encourages the President to: address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence through funding for participatory survivor-led programs; prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones; address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status; and increase opportunities for women and girls worldwide, including opportunities for education and economic participation.

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Title

Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-12-04HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2015-11-19HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E1669-1670)
2015-11-05HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2015-11-05HouseReferred to House Foreign Affairs
2015-11-05HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2015-11-05HouseIntroduced in House

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