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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

USA115th CongressSRES-426| Senate 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (8)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences throughout the world and urges the U.S. government to act with respect and understanding toward legitimate differences when promoting any policies. Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community. Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

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Timeline
Mar 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1581-1582)
Mar 20, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 22, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 22, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.
Apr 18, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)
Apr 18, 2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)
  • March 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1581-1582)


  • March 20, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 22, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • March 22, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.


  • April 18, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)


  • April 18, 2018
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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  • SRES 115-84: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Commemorative events and holidaysCrimes against womenEconomic developmentHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's employmentWomen's rights

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

USA115th CongressSRES-426| Senate 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences throughout the world and urges the U.S. government to act with respect and understanding toward legitimate differences when promoting any policies. Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community. Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1581-1582)
Mar 20, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 22, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 22, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.
Apr 18, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)
Apr 18, 2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)
  • March 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1581-1582)


  • March 20, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 22, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • March 22, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.


  • April 18, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)


  • April 18, 2018
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283)
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (8)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-84: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCrimes against womenEconomic developmentHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's employmentWomen's rights