A resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) for purposes of federal law, an individual's sex means the individual's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies.

Bill 118 SRES 53, also known as the Women's Bill of Rights resolution, aims to reaffirm the legal protections provided to women under Federal law. The resolution highlights the importance of upholding the rights of women and ensuring that they are treated equally under the law.

The Women's Bill of Rights resolution emphasizes the need to address issues such as gender-based discrimination, violence against women, and reproductive rights. It calls for the protection of women's rights in areas such as employment, education, healthcare, and the criminal justice system.

The resolution also recognizes the contributions of women to society and acknowledges the historical struggles that women have faced in achieving equality. It calls on Congress to take action to ensure that women are afforded the same rights and opportunities as men. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 53 serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rights of women and working towards gender equality in all aspects of society. It reaffirms the commitment of the Federal government to protecting and promoting the rights of women.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 53

Introduced on
2023-02-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) for purposes of federal law, an individual's sex means the individual's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies.

Bill 118 SRES 53, also known as the Women's Bill of Rights resolution, aims to reaffirm the legal protections provided to women under Federal law. The resolution highlights the importance of upholding the rights of women and ensuring that they are treated equally under the law.

The Women's Bill of Rights resolution emphasizes the need to address issues such as gender-based discrimination, violence against women, and reproductive rights. It calls for the protection of women's rights in areas such as employment, education, healthcare, and the criminal justice system.

The resolution also recognizes the contributions of women to society and acknowledges the historical struggles that women have faced in achieving equality. It calls on Congress to take action to ensure that women are afforded the same rights and opportunities as men. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 53 serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rights of women and working towards gender equality in all aspects of society. It reaffirms the commitment of the Federal government to protecting and promoting the rights of women.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/14/2023

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) for purposes of federal law, an individual's sex means the individual's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and...


Latest Action2/9/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S331)