Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 2016)
Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Encourages the President to:
- address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence through funding for participatory survivor-led programs;
- prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones;
- address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status; and
- increase opportunities for women and girls worldwide, including opportunities for education and economic participation.
What just happenedOct 11, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 2016
- Oct 11, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House