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Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".

Introduced: November 5, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Dec 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 19, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E1669-1670)
Nov 5, 2015
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.
Nov 5, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls.

Encourages the President to:

  • address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence through funding for participatory survivor-led programs;
  • prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones;
  • address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status; and
  • increase opportunities for women and girls worldwide, including opportunities for education and economic participation.
What's happening now December 4, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Democratic 21
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Brownley, Julia
California · Nov 5, 2015
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Carson, André
Indiana · Nov 5, 2015
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Chu, Judy
California · Nov 5, 2015
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Nov 5, 2015
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Garamendi, John
California · Nov 5, 2015
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Nov 5, 2015
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 5, 2015
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Nov 5, 2015
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Nov 5, 2015
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Nov 5, 2015
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Nov 5, 2015
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Nov 5, 2015
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Nov 5, 2015
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Nov 5, 2015
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Nov 5, 2015
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Nov 5, 2015
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 5, 2015
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Nov 5, 2015
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Nov 5, 2015
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Nov 5, 2015
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Nov 5, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 519: Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-519/
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"H. Res. 519: Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-519/.
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H. Res. 519, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-519/.
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