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Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Introduced: March 8, 2011 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Jun 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 29, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Mar 8, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes and honors the women who have fought and continue to struggle for equality.

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives 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) reaffirm 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 June 1, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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