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S.230: International Women's Freedom Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 13, 2009
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Bill Summary
International Women's Freedom Act of 2009 - 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Jan. 13, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |