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Safe from the Start Act of 2021

Introduced: January 28, 2021 Introduced by: Meng, Grace Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Jan 28, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 28, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E71)

Jan 28, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe from the Start Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of State to direct U.S. foreign assistance to address humanitarian crises in a manner that aims to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the onset of an emergency.

The State Department shall focus on (1) preventing gender-based violence, (2) protecting survivors of humanitarian crises from the onset of the emergency, (3) promoting standards and activities to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, and (4) advancing and empowering survivors and at-risk individuals. Activities shall include improving access to post-sexual-assault medical and mental health services and ensuring such services are available to hard-to-reach populations. The State Department may provide support to local and international organizations to achieve its goals.

What's happening now January 28, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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