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HR 5072 99th Congress House

Federal Council on Women Act

Official title: A bill to establish a Federal Council on Women.

Introduced: July 14, 1986 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advisory bodiesCrimes against womenFederal advisory bodiesSex discrimination against women
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WomenWomen's educationWomen's employmentWomen's healthWomen's rights
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 7, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Jun 24, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Jun 24, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 7, 1986

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Council on Women Act - Establishes a Federal Council on Women to: (1) collect and evaluate information with respect to any problems that are particular to women in the United States; (2) review and evaluate Federal policy related to any such problems; (3) coordinate the activities of the Council with similar activities conducted by States, local governments, and concerned organizations; and (4) make recommendations.

Directs the Council to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 14, 1986
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5072: Federal Council on Women Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-5072/
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