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H.R.5927: International Violence Against Women Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 30, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (28 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Violence Against Women Act of 2008 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish in the Department of State the Office of Women's Global Initiatives (which shall replace the Office of International Women's Issues) to coordinate U.S. government efforts respecting international women's issues. Establishes within the Department an Advisory Commission on International Violence Against Women. Directs the President to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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April 30, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.) |