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.

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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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.RES.521.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Jan. 23, 2012

Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.)

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