H.CON.RES.119: Supporting the commitments of the United States announced at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China, in September 1995.

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Reaffirms the universal nature of human rights and the principle that women's rights are human rights. Supports: (1) the inter-agency council on women; and (2) action on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Considers that dedication to enacting U.S. commitments to promote the following would benefit citizens around the world: (1) economic security; (2) the human rights of women; (3) the health of...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Dec. 13, 1995

Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

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