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S. 1141 (115th)

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

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Introduced

16 May 2017

Last action

6 October 2017 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 115-68.

Sponsors

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

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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. 16 May 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 May 2017

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 June 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 8 June 2017

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. With written report No. 115-93.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 June 2017

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. With written report No. 115-93.

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 August 2017

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4889-4891; text: CR S4889-4891)

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 August 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4889-4891; text: CR S4889-4891)

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 August 2017

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 August 2017

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 August 2017

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 September 2017

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7447-7448)

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 September 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7447-7448)

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 September 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1141.

    Source: Floor

  15. 25 September 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7446-7450)

    Source: Floor

  16. 25 September 2017

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 September 2017

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 September 2017

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 28 September 2017

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 6 October 2017

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 115-68.

    Source: President

  21. 6 October 2017

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 6 October 2017

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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