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H.CON.RES.98: Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts; and (2) empower women in the planning and implementation of climate change strategies. Encourages the President...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |