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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: 02/29/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pioneer in women's politics. 2/29/2008--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.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pioneer in women's politics, whose actions and leadership inspired hundreds of women nationwide to participate in the political process and to break gender barriers at every level of government.
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Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextHonoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister, Attorney General, and Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Expresses the House of Representatives' profound sympathy to the family of Dame Lois Browne Evans and the citizens of Bermuda over the passing of Dame Lois Browne Evans. Commends the lifetime achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, her commitment to public service, and the pioneering role she played for women and minorities.
Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Authorization, Budgets, Children, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Communications, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Crimes against women, Criminal justice, Curricula, Democracy, Education, Elections, Elementary and secondary education, Families, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Heads of households, Human rights, International affairs, Job training, Labor, Language and languages, Law, Literacy programs, Married people, Maternal health services, Mathematics, Medical care, Medicine, Mental depression, Mental health services, Nongovernmental organizations, Nonprofit organizations, Orphans, Police training, Politics and government, Rape, Science policy, Scientific education, Sex discrimination, Social services, South Asia, Technical education, Vocational education, Voting rights, Widows, Women, Women in government, Women's education, Women's employment, Women's health, Women's rights
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E295) Bill TextTo empower women in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 2/8/2007--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 receive [...] show full description
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Birth control, Child health, Child welfare, Childbirth, Children, Children's rights, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Clinics, Community organization, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Credit, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Families, Finance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gynecology, Health education, Health policy, Human immunodeficiency viruses, Human rights, International affairs, Job training, Marriage, Maternal health services, Medical care, Medical centers, Medicine, Mortality, Saving and investment, Sex discrimination, Surgery, Vocational education, Women, Women's education, Women's health, Women's rights, World health
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10906-10908) Bill TextA bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. International Child Marriage Prevention and Protection Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce the incidences of child marriage by further integrating this issue into U.S. development efforts. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such strategy and on child marriage and related U.S. assistance programs. Authorizes the President to provide assistance for programs to reduce the incidences of child marriage and promote the empowerment of girls, including support for the treatment and reduction of fistula in countries with high rates of such surgery. Requires the Secretary to work through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other appropriate agencies as part of their ongoing research and data collection activities concerning child marriage. Requires the Secretary to include in the Department [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11753-11756) Bill TextA bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women in developing countries. 9/19/2007--Introduced. Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act of 2007 or GROWTH Act of 2007 - Targets assistance for women in developing countries with respect to: (1) microenterprises; (2) small and medium enterprises; (3) private property rights and land tenure security; (4) employment access; (5) trade benefits; (6) exchanges with U.S. entrepreneurs; (7) Millennium Challenge Account assistance; and (8) indigenous women's organizations. Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Fund to enhance economic opportunities for very poor, poor, and low-income women in developing countries with a focus on: (1) increasing women-owned enterprise development; (2) increasing property rights for women; (3) increasing women's access to financial [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/24/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota, as the "Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building". 10/24/2007--Public Law. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota, as the "Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building."
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Latest Action: 07/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextTo increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women in developing countries. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act of 2007 or GROWTH Act of 2007 - Targets assistance for women in developing countries with respect to: (1) microenterprises; (2) small and medium enterprises; (3) private property rights and land tenure security; (4) employment access; (5) trade benefits; (6) exchanges with U.S. entrepreneurs; (7) Millennium Challenge Account assistance; and (8) indigenous women's organizations. Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Fund to enhance economic opportunities for very poor, poor, and low-income women in developing countries with a focus on: (1) increasing women-owned enterprise development; (2) increasing property rights for women; (3) increasing women's access to financial services;[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9852-9853 text as passed Senate: CR S9853) Bill TextA resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister and Attorney General, and the first female Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth. 7/24/2007--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.) Expresses the Senate's profound sympathy to the family of Dame Lois Browne Evans and the citizens of Bermuda on the passing of Dame Lois Browne Evans. Commends the lifetime achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, her commitment to public service, and the pioneering role she played for women and minorities.
Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 553. Bill TextMourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contributions to the people of the United States. 7/23/2007--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.) Honors the life of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson.
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Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4847; text as passed Senate: CR S4847; text of measure as introduced: CR S4809) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. 5/22/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. Acknowledges the contributions of political spouses to public life in the United States and around the world through the Congressional Club for the past 100 years. Honors the Club's past and present membership. Encourages the people of the United States to strive for greater friendship, civility, and generosity in order to heighten public service, elevate the culture, and enrich humanity, to seek opportunities to give financially, and to volunteer to assist charitable organizations in their own communities.
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. 5/8/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. Acknowledges the contributions of political spouses to public life in the United States and around the world through the Congressional Club for the past 100 years. Honors the Club's past and present membership. Encourages the people of the United States to strive for greater friendship, civility, and generosity in order to heighten public service, elevate the culture, and enrich humanity, to seek opportunities to give financially, and to volunteer to assist charitable organizations in their own communities.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402) Bill TextRecognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. 5/21/2008--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.) Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. Acknowledges the contribution of political spouses to public life in America and around the world through the Congressional Club for the past 100 years. Honors the Club's past and present membership. Encourages all Americans to strive for greater friendship, civility, and generosity in order to heighten public service, elevate the culture, and enrich humanity, to seek out opportunities to give financially, and to volunteer to assist charitable organizations in their own communities.
Also tagged in: Business, Civil liberties, Community organization, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Entrepreneurs, Exchange of persons programs, Finance, Financial services, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International affairs, Labor, Leadership, Nongovernmental organizations, Poverty, Right of property, Small business, Trade, Women, Women in business, Women's employment, Women's organizations
Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11753-11756) Bill TextA bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women in developing countries. 9/19/2007--Introduced. Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act of 2007 or GROWTH Act of 2007 - Targets assistance for women in developing countries with respect to: (1) microenterprises; (2) small and medium enterprises; (3) private property rights and land tenure security; (4) employment access; (5) trade benefits; (6) exchanges with U.S. entrepreneurs; (7) Millennium Challenge Account assistance; and (8) indigenous women's organizations. Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Fund to enhance economic opportunities for very poor, poor, and low-income women in developing countries with a focus on: (1) increasing women-owned enterprise development; (2) increasing property rights for women; (3) increasing women's access to financial [...] show full description
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Birth control, Child health, Child welfare, Childbirth, Children, Children's rights, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Clinics, Community organization, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Credit, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Families, Finance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gynecology, Health education, Health policy, Human immunodeficiency viruses, Human rights, International affairs, Job training, Marriage, Maternal health services, Medical care, Medical centers, Medicine, Mortality, Saving and investment, Sex discrimination, Surgery, Vocational education, Women, Women's education, Women's health, Women's rights, World health
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10906-10908) Bill TextA bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. International Child Marriage Prevention and Protection Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce the incidences of child marriage by further integrating this issue into U.S. development efforts. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such strategy and on child marriage and related U.S. assistance programs. Authorizes the President to provide assistance for programs to reduce the incidences of child marriage and promote the empowerment of girls, including support for the treatment and reduction of fistula in countries with high rates of such surgery. Requires the Secretary to work through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other appropriate agencies as part of their ongoing research and data collection activities concerning child marriage. Requires the Secretary to include in the Department [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 553. Bill TextMourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contributions to the people of the United States. 7/23/2007--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.) Honors the life of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson.
Also tagged in: Business, Civil liberties, Community organization, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Entrepreneurs, Exchange of persons programs, Finance, Financial services, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International affairs, Labor, Leadership, Nongovernmental organizations, Poverty, Right of property, Small business, Trade, Women, Women in business, Women's employment, Women's organizations
Latest Action: 07/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextTo increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women in developing countries. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act of 2007 or GROWTH Act of 2007 - Targets assistance for women in developing countries with respect to: (1) microenterprises; (2) small and medium enterprises; (3) private property rights and land tenure security; (4) employment access; (5) trade benefits; (6) exchanges with U.S. entrepreneurs; (7) Millennium Challenge Account assistance; and (8) indigenous women's organizations. Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Fund to enhance economic opportunities for very poor, poor, and low-income women in developing countries with a focus on: (1) increasing women-owned enterprise development; (2) increasing property rights for women; (3) increasing women's access to financial services;[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9852-9853 text as passed Senate: CR S9853) Bill TextA resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister and Attorney General, and the first female Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth. 7/24/2007--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.) Expresses the Senate's profound sympathy to the family of Dame Lois Browne Evans and the citizens of Bermuda on the passing of Dame Lois Browne Evans. Commends the lifetime achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, her commitment to public service, and the pioneering role she played for women and minorities.
Also tagged in: Bermuda, Civil rights, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Law, Lawyers, Legislators, Minorities, Politics and government, Women, Women's rights
Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextHonoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister, Attorney General, and Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Expresses the House of Representatives' profound sympathy to the family of Dame Lois Browne Evans and the citizens of Bermuda over the passing of Dame Lois Browne Evans. Commends the lifetime achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, her commitment to public service, and the pioneering role she played for women and minorities.
Latest Action: 10/24/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota, as the "Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building". 10/24/2007--Public Law. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota, as the "Eleanor McGovern Post Office Building."
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