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H.Res. 894 (116th)

Expressing the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to condemn and prevent the use of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict as a weapon of war and fully implement the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

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Introduced

10 March 2020

Last action

3 April 2020 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to (1) ensure and promote the meaningful and effective participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution; and (2) work toward preventing the use of gender-based violence in armed conflict and ensuring accountability for victims and survivors of such violence. It is further the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should (1) adopt a feminist foreign policy that places the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at its center; and (2) respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of women and girls.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 April 2020

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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