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H.R.5267: International Violence Against Women Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 6, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
137 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 26, 2019
Bill Summary
International Violence Against Women Act of 2019 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 6, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
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Nov. 26, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Nov. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) |