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Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009

Introduced: April 30, 2009 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Apr 30, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 30, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1031-1032)

Apr 30, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009 - 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 grants without ethnic, religious, or any other discrimination.

What's happening now April 30, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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