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SRES 84 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, 2017 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 S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)
Mar 8, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)
Mar 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
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(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.

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 March 8, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 84: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-84/
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"S. Res. 84: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-84/.
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S. Res. 84, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-84/.
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