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Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill TextA bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Alice Paul, to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of such medal. Requires proceeds from the sale of such medals to be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextExpressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes. 5/1/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses condolences to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and recognizes the families' courage in seeking justice. Condemns the ongoing abductions and murders of women and girls in Guatemala. Urges the government of Guatemala to recognize domestic violence and sexual harassment as criminal acts and encourages the government of Guatemala to investigate the killings of women, prosecute those responsible, and eliminate the tolerance of violence against women. Supports efforts to identify perpetrators and unknown victims through forensic [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/27/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845) Bill TextA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. 3/27/2007--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
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Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723-3724 text as passed: CR S3723-3724) Bill TextA resolution observing February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, honoring the distinguished life and legacy of William Wilberforce, and encouraging the people of the United States to follow the example of William Wilberforce by selflessly pursuing respect for human rights around the world. 3/23/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Observes February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the ban of the slave trade in the British Empire. Recognizes the positive impact William Wilberforce had on renewing the culture of his day and ending the inhumane practice of human slavery. Commends to the people of the United States the example of William Wilberforce and his commitment to the values of human dignity and freedom. Encourages [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to empower women in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the protection of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan and their full participation in the reestablishment of democracy are essential to Afghanistan's reconstruction, and to achieve such reconstruction the U.S. government must commit resources to advance the rights of women throughout Afghanistan. Amends the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 to revise the provisions respecting assistance to women and girls in Afghanistan. Extends funding authority. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) condition the provision of such assistance on the recipient adhering to international standards for women's rights and human rights; and (2) ensure that Afghan women-led nongovernmental organizations with demonstrated experience in delivering services to Afghan women and children [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States. 5/8/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the women suffragists who worked for the right of U.S. women to vote.
Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Congress, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, Sex discrimination, Treaties, Treaty-making power, Women
Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). 1/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should take action to meet its obligations, and to ensure that all other member states of the United Nations meet their obligations, to women as agreed to in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to women, peace, and security, and the United States should fully assume the implementation of international law relating to human rights that protects the rights of women and girls during and after conflicts, and for other purposes. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) member states of the United Nations should meet their obligations to women as agreed to in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325, including increased representation of women at all decision-making levels in conflict resolution and peace processes; and (2) the United States should fully implement international law relating to human rights that protects the rights of women and [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/09/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976) Bill TextA resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights. 3/9/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the observance of March 8, 2007, as International Women's Day. Applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act by the Kingdom of Lesotho. Lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for demonstrating its commitment to improve gender equity. Commends the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for developing and implementing policies to advance gender equity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries eligible for MCC financial assistance.
Also tagged in: Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Children, Children's rights, Civil rights, Civil rights workers, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Employee rights, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Migrant labor, Occupational health and safety, Women
Latest Action: 01/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children. 1/5/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions. Honors Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.
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Latest Action: 12/14/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653) Bill TextA resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the "Girl of Qatif". 12/14/2007--Introduced. Welcomes the commitment of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reform its judicial system. Condemns sexual violence in all forms. Urges the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to: (1) address the problem of violence against women in Saudi society, to promote equal treatment of women in the country's legal system, and to ensure that victims of sexual violence are not punished for the crimes committed against them; and (2) overturn the sentence of the "Girl of Qatif."
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Business, Child health, Children, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Debt relief, Department of State, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Economic assistance, Economic development, Economic policy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Entrepreneurs, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Food, Food relief, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Foreign trade policy, Health policy, Human immunodeficiency viruses, Human rights, Hunger, Infant mortality, International affairs, International agencies, International finance, Malaria, Malnutrition, Maternal health services, Medical care, Medicine, Nongovernmental organizations, Potable water, Poverty, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Preventive medicine, Public-private partnerships, Sex discrimination, Sustainable development, Tariff preferences, Trade, Tuberculosis, Water resources, Women, World health
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-331. Bill TextA bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. 4/24/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Global Poverty Act of 2007 - Directs the President, through the Secretary of State, to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the U.S. foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. Requires the strategy to contain specific and measurable [...] show full description
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Birth control, Child health, Children, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Contraceptives, Crimes against women, Criminal justice, Economic assistance, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Equality before the law, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government information, Government publicity, Health planning, Health policy, Higher education, Human immunodeficiency viruses, Human rights, International affairs, International agencies, International cooperation, Labor, Law, Medical care, Medicine, Preventive medicine, Rape, Sex crimes, Sex discrimination, Sexual abstinence, Women, Women's education, Women's employment, Women's health, Women's health services, World health
Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14798-14799) Bill TextA bill to require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in countries for which the United States provides assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes. 12/5/2007--Introduced. Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2007 - States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) pursue a global HIV prevention strategy that emphasizes the needs of married and unmarried women and girls and addresses the factors that lead to gender disparities in HIV infection rates; and (2) balance funding for HIV prevention methods. Directs the President to: (1) formulate and submit to the appropriate congressional committees, and make available to the public, a comprehensive and culturally appropriate global HIV prevention strategy that addresses the HIV vulnerability of married and unmarried women and girls and seeks to reduce [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. 12/4/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the 20th anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. Commends the President and state and local governments for publicizing its importance and encouraging individuals to undergo HIV testing. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of such Day; (2) continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; (3) providing universal access to comprehensive prevention, treatment, care, and support programs by 2010; and (4) efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by decreasing poverty, hunger, and childhood mortality and by empowering women.
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Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641) Bill TextA bill to combat international violence against women and girls. 10/31/2007--Introduced. International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish in the Department of State the Office of Women's Global Initiatives (which shall replace the Office of International Women's Issues) to coordinate U.S. government efforts respecting international women's issues. Establishes within the Department an Advisory Commission on International Violence Against Women. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent violence against women and girls. Directs the Coordinator of the Women's Global Initiatives to ensure that foreign assistance programs incorporate measures to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. Provides that U.S. training of foreign military and police forces incorporates training on prevention of violence against women and girls. Directs the Department [...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextRequiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Requires the House of Representatives, when the legislatures of an additional three states ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment.
Also tagged in: Black history, Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Commemorations, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Minorities, National parks, Natural resources, New York State, Public lands, Slavery, Women
Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse located in Farmington, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of Women's Rights National Historical Park, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse in Farmington, New York, as well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (NPS) as part of the Women's Rights National Historical Park.
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Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextTo express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender, and for other purposes. 10/2/2007--Introduced. International Women's Freedom Act of 2007 - Establishes within the Department of State an Office of International Women's Rights to be headed by an Ambassador at Large for International Women's Rights. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) establish a women's rights Internet site; and (2) maintain prisoner lists and issue briefs on women's rights concerns. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to include instruction on the internationally recognized rights of women and the various aspects and manifestations of violations of women's rights in Foreign Service officer training. Establishes the United States Commission on International Women's Rights. (Terminates the Commission 12 years after the date of the initial [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be condemned for engaging in coercive abortion practices, and for other purposes. 10/2/2007--Introduced. Declares that: (1) women in China possess a fundamental, inalienable right to carry their pregnancies to term free from coercive tactics designed to force a woman to abort her child; (2) coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to coerce abortion and sterilization is immoral, reprehensible, and a violation of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) the House of Representatives expresses its regrets and condolences to the innocent victims of the CCP's one-child policy; and (4) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should publicly condemn the CCP's one child policy, coerced abortions, and coerced sterilizations at appropriate international forums.
Also tagged in: Abortion, Birth control, Children, Children's rights, China, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Discrimination, East Asia, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, Sterilization (Birth control), United Nations, United Nations finances, Women
Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextConcerning the response of the United States to forced abortion and the coercive one-child policy in the People's Republic of China, and the resulting "gendercide" of girls in that country. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Declares that Congress strongly condemns the continued violations of human rights by the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), including regarding birth limitations and related forced abortions and sterilization. Urges the PRC government to cease these policies and urges the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to cease all its activities in the PRC and withdraw from that country. Affirms certain internationally recognized human rights, including the right of women to bear children unconstrained by government policies limiting the number of children they bear and the right of children not to be discriminated against by a government because they were born contrary to a government plan. Asks that the President and the Secretary [...] show full description
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