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Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4017| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2021
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021 This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence. At least 15 days before entering a compact, the State Department must submit to Congress a copy of the proposed agreement and related materials. Authority to enter a compact terminates on September 30, 2023, and a compact may last no more than six years. To support the objectives outlined in a compact, the State Department may provide assistance to international organizations, civil society, or other private entities for programs and activities to prevent and respond to domestic and gender-based violence in a compact country. The bill bars the provision of assistance to the government of a compact country as direct budgetary support. The State Department may suspend or terminate the assistance if a compact country or entity receiving the assistance engaged in conduct contrary to U.S. national security interests or inconsistent with the objectives of the compact. The State Department must notify Congress at least 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance. The bill also requires the State Department to annually report on progress made under each compact, including its effect on reported violence against women and children and other domestic and gender-based violence indicators.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2836
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2019
Jun 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2003
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2836
    Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2019


  • June 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2003
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • August 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-2003: Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021
Academic performance and assessmentsAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseEconomic developmentElementary and secondary educationEl SalvadorForeign aid and international reliefGuatemalaHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHondurasInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurementSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesViolent crime

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4017| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2021
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021 This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence. At least 15 days before entering a compact, the State Department must submit to Congress a copy of the proposed agreement and related materials. Authority to enter a compact terminates on September 30, 2023, and a compact may last no more than six years. To support the objectives outlined in a compact, the State Department may provide assistance to international organizations, civil society, or other private entities for programs and activities to prevent and respond to domestic and gender-based violence in a compact country. The bill bars the provision of assistance to the government of a compact country as direct budgetary support. The State Department may suspend or terminate the assistance if a compact country or entity receiving the assistance engaged in conduct contrary to U.S. national security interests or inconsistent with the objectives of the compact. The State Department must notify Congress at least 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance. The bill also requires the State Department to annually report on progress made under each compact, including its effect on reported violence against women and children and other domestic and gender-based violence indicators.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2836
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2019
Jun 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2003
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2836
    Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2019


  • June 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2003
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • August 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-2003: Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseEconomic developmentElementary and secondary educationEl SalvadorForeign aid and international reliefGuatemalaHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHondurasInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurementSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesViolent crime