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S.868: Women and Climate Change Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 26, 2019
Bill Summary
Women and Climate Change Act of 2019 This bill addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls. Specifically, the bill establishes the Federal Interagency Working Group on Women and Climate Change within the Department of State. The bill outlines the functions of the working group, including the coordination of agencies' policies and activities relating to (1) combating the effects of climate change on women, and (2) improving the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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March 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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March 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1989-1991)
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March 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |