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H.RES.521: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2012
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (55 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti. Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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Jan. 23, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) |