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Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

Introduced: May 25, 2021 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 13, 2021
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Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces. The reports shall also assess the status of assurances made by the Taliban related to preserving the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.

What's happening now May 13, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3850 Identical bill Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 5 Republican 3
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 31, 2022
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 25, 2021
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 25, 2021
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · May 25, 2021
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 25, 2021
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · May 25, 2021
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Padilla, Alex
California · May 25, 2021
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · May 25, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1642: Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1642/
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"S. 1642: Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1642/.
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S. 1642, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1642/.
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