HR 1187
101th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Federal advisory bodies
Women
Federal Council on Women Act
Introduced: March 1, 1989
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 8, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Mar 1, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Mar 1, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Federal Council on Women Act - Establishes a Federal Council on Women to: (1) collect and evaluate information with respect to any problems that are particular to women in the United States; (2) review and evaluate Federal policy related to any such problems; (3) coordinate the activities of the Council with similar activities conducted by States, local governments, and concerned organizations; and (4) make recommendations.
Directs the Council to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress.
Authorizes appropriations.
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