SRES 426 115th Congress Senate Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Crimes against women Economic development Human rights Racial and ethnic relations Religion Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's employment Women's rights

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

Introduced: March 8, 2018 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (Senate)

Apr 18, 2018

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)

Apr 18, 2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)

Mar 22, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.

Mar 22, 2018

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Mar 20, 2018

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Mar 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1581-1582)

Mar 8, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences throughout the world and urges the U.S. government to act with respect and understanding toward legitimate differences when promoting any policies.

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 18, 2018

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

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Cosponsors 7

Coons, Christopher A.

Delaware · Mar 12, 2018

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Mar 12, 2018

Whitehouse, Sheldon

Rhode Island · Mar 12, 2018

Wyden, Ron

Oregon · Mar 12, 2018

Baldwin, Tammy

Wisconsin · Mar 8, 2018

Collins, Susan M.

Maine · Mar 8, 2018

Murphy, Christopher

Connecticut · Mar 8, 2018

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