SRES 589 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution recognizing, honoring, and commending the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.

Summary
This resolution recognizes, honors, and commends the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine. The resolution acknowledges the women who have risked their lives to travel through territory controlled by Russia, break siege tactics surrounding cities, and ensure the safety of children and the elderly. The resolution acknowledges the important role women must play in resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as outlined in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 (2016) and required by the laws of the United States and regulations of Ukraine. The resolution further calls on all countries to promote the meaningful inclusion of women in negotiations and decision-making at all levels, including security decisions. Finally, the resolution commits to supporting the women of Ukraine wherever they are as they fight back against tyranny and work for the free and democratic future of Ukraine.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Jun 2022
Senate Passage
Jul 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 7, 2022 Last action Jul 21, 2022
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3602-3603; text: CR S3602-3603)
upper
Jul 21, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3602-3603; text: CR S3602-3603)
upper
Jun 14, 2022
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
upper
Jun 9, 2022
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
upper
Apr 7, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2098-2099)
upper
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors

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