HR 9497 · 117th Congress · International Affairs
International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(2022-12-12)
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2022 This bill requires 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 gender-based violence. 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 coordinate policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.…
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Democrats