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A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day" and recognizing this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day.

Introduced: March 3, 2011 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1241; text as passed Senate: CR S1241; text of measure as introduced: CR S1238)
Mar 3, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1241; text as passed Senate: CR S1241; text of measure as introduced: CR S1238)
Mar 3, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals of International Women's Day and recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.

Recognizes the women in the United States and around the world who have worked throughout history to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring the safety and welfare of women and girls, and to pursuing policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide.

What's happening now March 3, 2011

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1241; text as passed Senate: CR S1241; text of measure as introduced: CR S1238)

 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1