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Introduced
12/12/2019
12/12/2019
In Committee
12/12/2019
12/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prevent international violence against women, and for other purposes. 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 girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall coordinate policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the International Violence Against Women Act of 2019, which provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill creates an Office of Global Women's Issues in the Department of State, headed by an Ambassador-at-Large, to coordinate U.S. government efforts on gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy. It also establishes a Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in the U.S. Agency for International Development to coordinate policies, programs, and funding related to gender equality and women's empowerment. The bill requires the development of a comprehensive U.S. strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 12/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3037/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3037/BILLS-116s3037is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3037/BILLS-116s3037is.pdf.pdf |
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