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H.R.6293: International Women's Freedom Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2006
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2006
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
International Women's Freedom Act of 2006 - Establishes within the Department of State an Office of International Women's Rights to be headed by an Ambassador at Large for International Women's Rights. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) establish a women's rights Internet site; and (2) maintain prisoner lists and issue briefs on women's rights concerns. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to include instruction on the internationally...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
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| Sept. 29, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |