SRES 582 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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

SRES 582 is a symbolic Senate resolution supporting International Women’s Day, introduced by Senators Shaheen and Collins. It affirms the U.S. commitment to advancing women’s rights globally, recognizing that women’s empowerment is critical to economic growth, peace, and security. The resolution highlights ongoing challenges like gender-based violence, child marriage, and limited political participation, while referencing existing U.S. policies such as the Women, Peace, and Security Act. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally expresses congressional support for gender equality and women’s leadership.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 7, 2024 Last action Mar 7, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2282-2284)
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Mar 7, 2024
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