SRES 388 114th Congress Senate International Affairs Commemorative events and holidays Crimes against women Economic development Human rights Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's employment Women's rights

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Introduced: March 3, 2016 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov

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Apr 13, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2063; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S2063)

Apr 13, 2016

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2063; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S2063)

Mar 16, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

Mar 16, 2016

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Mar 10, 2016

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

Mar 3, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1282-1283)

Mar 3, 2016

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 16, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community.

Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

What's happening now April 13, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2063; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S2063)

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