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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2015Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 97

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 4, 2015)

Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day.

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

Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and (3) promote meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities.

Expresses support for international calls for a Post-2015 Development Agenda to include a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.

What just happenedMay 5, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D2 R
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  1. May 5, 2015Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)

  2. May 5, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2657-2658)

  3. May 5, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2656-2658)

  4. May 5, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. May 5, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1308-1309)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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