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H.RES.61: 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 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
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. Calls on the government of Haiti to: (1) address the needs of vulnerable children who are in situations of sexual exploitation or forced labor, and (2) implement the recommendations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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| Feb. 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) |