International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 12, 2022)
International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall coordinate policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.
What just happenedDec 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 12, 2022
- Dec 12, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Dec 12, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 12, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House