SRES 393 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "International Women's Day".

Introduced 2006-03-08· Sponsored by Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1902)(2006-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates March 8, 2006, as International Women's Day. Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to: (1) improve access to quality health care; (2) end and prevent violence against women, including the trafficking of women and girls, and ensure that the criminals who engage in those activities are brought to justice; (3) end discrimination and increase participation of women in decision-making positions in the government and private sectors; (4) extend full economic opportunities to women, including access to microfinance and microenterprise; and (5) strengthen the role of women as agents of peace.…

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