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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2016International Affairs
S.Res. 388

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Apr 13, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 16, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community.

Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

What just happenedApr 13, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2063; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S2063)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
17 cosponsors15 D2 R
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  1. Apr 13, 2016Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2063; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S2063)

  2. Apr 13, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2063; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S2063)

  3. Mar 16, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

  4. Mar 16, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Mar 16, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Mar 10, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1282-1283)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedApr 13, 201635

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 16, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community.

Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 16, 20161

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community.

Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

Introduced in SenateMar 3, 2016

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community.

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. — Informed