Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

Summary

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts; and (2) the political participation and leadership of women in fragile environments, particularly during democratic transitions, is critical to sustaining democratic institutions. The President, by one year after this bill's enactment and four years thereafter, shall submit to Congress and make public a Women, Peace, and Security Strategy, which shall: be aligned with other countries' plans to improve the participation of women in peace and security processes, conflict prevention, peace building, and decision-making institutions; include goals and evaluation plans to ensure strategy effectiveness; and include a specific implementation plan from each relevant federal agency. The President is urged to promote women's participation in conflict prevention. The Department of State and the Department of Defense shall ensure that specified personnel receive training in conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution and on other related topics. The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development may establish guidelines for overseas U.S. personnel to consult with appropriate stakeholders regarding U.S. efforts to: (1) prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict; and (2) enhance the success of mediation and negotiation processes by ensuring the meaningful participation of women. The State Department is urged to work with international, regional, national, and local organizations to increase the participation of women in international peacekeeping operations.

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Timeline

1. 17 May 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 May 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 May 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 May 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 25 May 2017

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 25 May 2017

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 June 2017

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

8. 20 June 2017

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4970-4972)

   Source: Floor

9. 20 June 2017

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4970-4972)

   Source: Floor

10. 20 June 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2484.

    Source: Floor

11. 20 June 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4970-4974)

    Source: Floor

12. 20 June 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

13. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 21 June 2017 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 20 June 2017 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 17 May 2017 · Official file

Documents

8 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 21 June 2017

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 21 June 2017

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 June 2017

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 June 2017

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 20 June 2017

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 May 2017

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 May 2017

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 May 2017

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Sponsors

• Kristi Noem · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• ED ROYCE · R · Sponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Sponsor
• Daniel Donovan · R · Cosponsor
• Ted Poe · R · Cosponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Norma Torres · D · Cosponsor
• Jackie Walorski · R · Cosponsor
• Ryan Costello · R · Cosponsor
• Ann Wagner · R · Cosponsor
• Kevin Cramer · R · Cosponsor
• Susan Brooks · R · Cosponsor
• Charles Dent · R · Cosponsor
• Mike Bishop · R · Cosponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Cosponsor
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