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Introduced
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
an actors to address the immediate and long-term challenges resulting from such violence, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MARCH 16, 2021 Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. COONS, Mrs. SHA- HEEN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. REED) intro- duced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations A BILL To improve United States consideration of, and strategic support for, programs to prevent and respond to gender- based violence from the onset of humanitarian emer- gencies and to build the capacity of humanitarian actors to address the immediate and long-term challenges re- sulting from such violence, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021, aims to improve U.S. efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies. It authorizes the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to carry out the Safe from the Start program, which includes activities such as training humanitarian workers, deploying gender advisors, developing technical skills of local organizations, and improving the quality and availability of services for survivors. The bill also requires regular progress reports to Congress on the implementation of these efforts, and authorizes appropriations to fund the activities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 03/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/765/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s765/BILLS-117s765is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s765/BILLS-117s765is.pdf.pdf |
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