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HR 5548 109th Congress House

Empowerment of Iraqi Women Act of 2006

Official title: To authorize assistance for women and girls in Iraq, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 7, 2006 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 7, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1031)
Jun 7, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 7, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Empowerment of Iraqi Women Act of 2006 - Directs the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) establish a fund to assist women and girls in Iraq in the areas of political, legal, and human rights, health care, education, training, security, and shelter.

Directs that the fund: (1) provide direct financial and programmatic assistance to the Iraq Ministry of Women's Affairs to strengthen the Ministry as the government of Iraq transitions to a long-term government structure; and (2) collaborate with the Iraq Ministry of Education to construct women's educational facilities and promote the education of Iraqi girls beyond primary school.

Obligates specified economic and humanitarian assistance to Iraq for assistance directly to Iraqi-led local nongovernmental organizations, including Iraqi women-led organizations, with demonstrated experience in delivering services to Iraqi women and children.

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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 7, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5548: Empowerment of Iraqi Women Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5548/
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"H.R. 5548: Empowerment of Iraqi Women Act of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5548/.
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