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HR 1187 101th Congress House

Federal Council on Women Act

Official title: To establish a Federal Council on Women.

Introduced: March 1, 1989 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Federal advisory bodiesWomen
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 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
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 Latest action July 24, 1990

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Sep 20, 1989
FROST, MARTIN
· Jul 19, 1989
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 25, 1989
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 1, 1989
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