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HRES 894 116th Congress House International Affairs Assault and harassment offenses Conflicts and wars Crime prevention Crime victims Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Foreign aid and international relief Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Health promotion and preventive care Human rights International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Sex and reproductive health Sex offenses Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Women's health Women's rights

Expressing the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to condemn and prevent the use of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict as a weapon of war and fully implement the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

Introduced: March 10, 2020 Introduced by: Keating, William R. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to (1) ensure and promote the meaningful and effective participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution; and (2) work toward preventing the use of gender-based violence in armed conflict and ensuring accountability for victims and survivors of such violence.

It is further the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should (1) adopt a feminist foreign policy that places the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at its center; and (2) respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of women and girls.

What's happening now April 3, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

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