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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
04/02/2021
04/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance sup- port the basic human rights of women and women’s participation and leadership in these areas.
AI Summary
This bill, the Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act, requires that U.S. activities related to governance, reconstruction, development, refugee relief, and assistance in South Sudan support the basic human rights of women and their participation and leadership in these areas. The bill outlines specific requirements, such as including the perspectives of South Sudanese women's organizations, promoting the inclusion of women in government, ensuring that development and humanitarian aid reaches women's organizations, providing training for the military and police on women's rights, and taking steps to protect women refugees and displaced persons. The bill also requires the President to report annually to Congress on the progress in implementing these requirements, with data disaggregated by sex.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. (on 04/02/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/116/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr116/BILLS-117hr116ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr116/BILLS-117hr116ih.pdf.pdf |
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