HRES 521 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.

Introduced 2012-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.(2012-02-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti. Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats