Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 24, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 584
Recognizing the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, 2017, in celebration of women farmers around the world.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 24, 2017)
Recognizes the International Day of Rural Women.
Calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to:
- celebrate rural women as integral members of societies and economies around the world;
- recognize women farmers for their role in feeding their families and fellow countrymen and for their productivity which helps maintain economic stability and stronger democracies;
- ensure rural women have access to the tools and productive resources they need to engage in entrepreneurship; and
- recommit to reducing limitations, breaking down barriers to success, and prioritizing initiatives that wholly support rural women farmers at the local level.
What just happenedOct 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9](D-OH)Sponsor
11 cosponsors11 D
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- Introduced in HouseOct 24, 2017
- Oct 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oct 24, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8132, E1416)
- Oct 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House