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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2484| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2017
Kristi L. Noem

Kristi L. Noem

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (16)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) 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. (Sec. 4) The bill declares that it shall be U.S. policy to promote the meaningful participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution, and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts. (Sec. 5) 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, in coordination with international partners. (Sec. 6) The Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) shall ensure that specified personnel receive training in conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution and on other related topics. (Sec. 7) The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 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. (Sec. 8) The State Department, in conjunction with USAID and DOD and within a year of the first submission of the strategy, shall brief Congress on existing, enhanced, or newly established training carried out pursuant to this bill. The President, within two years of the submission of each strategy, shall report to Congress regarding its implementation.

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Timeline
May 17, 2017
Introduced in House
May 17, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 25, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 25, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 20, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4970-4974)
Jun 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2484.
Jun 20, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4970-4972)
Jun 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4970-4972)
Jun 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2017
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
Oct 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1141
Signed by President.
  • May 17, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 25, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 25, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 20, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4970-4974)


  • June 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2484.


  • June 20, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4970-4972)


  • June 20, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4970-4972)


  • June 20, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 21, 2017
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.


  • October 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1141
    Signed by President.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 115-1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsHuman traffickingInternational law and treatiesMilitary education and trainingReconstruction and stabilizationRule of law and government transparencySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismWomen's rights

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2484| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) 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. (Sec. 4) The bill declares that it shall be U.S. policy to promote the meaningful participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution, and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts. (Sec. 5) 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, in coordination with international partners. (Sec. 6) The Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) shall ensure that specified personnel receive training in conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution and on other related topics. (Sec. 7) The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 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. (Sec. 8) The State Department, in conjunction with USAID and DOD and within a year of the first submission of the strategy, shall brief Congress on existing, enhanced, or newly established training carried out pursuant to this bill. The President, within two years of the submission of each strategy, shall report to Congress regarding its implementation.

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Timeline
May 17, 2017
Introduced in House
May 17, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 25, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 25, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 20, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4970-4974)
Jun 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2484.
Jun 20, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4970-4972)
Jun 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4970-4972)
Jun 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2017
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
Oct 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1141
Signed by President.
  • May 17, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 25, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 25, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 20, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4970-4974)


  • June 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2484.


  • June 20, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4970-4972)


  • June 20, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4970-4972)


  • June 20, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 21, 2017
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.


  • October 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1141
    Signed by President.
Kristi L. Noem

Kristi L. Noem

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (16)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 115-1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsHuman traffickingInternational law and treatiesMilitary education and trainingReconstruction and stabilizationRule of law and government transparencySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismWomen's rights