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H.R. 5267 · 116th Congress

International Violence Against Women Act of 2019

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123 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 26, 2019

International Violence Against Women Act of 2019

This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall direct policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.

The bill requires that U.S. assistance made available for humanitarian relief, conflict mitigation, and post-conflict reconstruction prevents and responds to violence against women and girls. The Department of State shall also identify incidents that occur during armed conflict and implement emergency responses.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: International Violence Against Women Act of 2019

Latest action (Dec 6, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 26, 2019

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

No recorded floor vote found.