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Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Introduced: February 27, 2003 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 5, 2003
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2003
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
Feb 27, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E317)
Feb 27, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes and honors the women who have fought and continue to struggle for gender equality and women's rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring their safety and welfare, and to pursuing policies that guarantee their basic rights.

Encourages the President to: (1) affirm his commitment to pursue policies to protect the health and rights of women and girls; and (2) issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day.

What's happening now March 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Democratic 17 Republican 1 Independent 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 9, 2004
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 9, 2004
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 9, 2004
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 9, 2004
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 25, 2003
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Mar 4, 2003
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 4, 2003
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Mar 4, 2003
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2003
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Feb 27, 2003
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Feb 27, 2003
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 27, 2003
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 27, 2003
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 27, 2003
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 27, 2003
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 27, 2003
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 27, 2003
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Feb 27, 2003
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 27, 2003
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