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S.2279: International Violence Against Women Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 31, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 - 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
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Oct. 31, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.) |