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S.Res. 74 · 113th Congress

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

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15 cosponsors · 13 D, 2 R
  1. Senate Introduced Mar 11, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Mar 11, 2013

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 11, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Honors the women in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls and to pursuing policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

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

Latest action (Mar 11, 2013): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1598; text of measure as introduced: CR S1598)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 11, 2013

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Mar 11, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Mar 11, 2013

No recorded floor vote found.