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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 242

Bill 118 hr 242, also known as the Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote gender equality and improve access to resources and opportunities for women in South Sudan.

The bill includes provisions to support programs that empower women in South Sudan, such as education and training initiatives, economic development projects, and efforts to combat gender-based violence. It also calls for increased representation of women in decision-making processes and leadership positions within the South Sudanese government.

Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of laws that protect women's rights in South Sudan and provide support for organizations working to advance gender equality in the country. It also calls for increased collaboration between the US government and international partners to address the unique challenges faced by women in South Sudan. Overall, the Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act seeks to promote gender equality and empower women in South Sudan by providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Congressional Summary of HR 242

Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act

This bill requires that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, or refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation.

Current Status of Bill HR 242

Bill HR 242 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HR 242 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023.  Bill HR 242's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 242

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 242

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Africa
- Child safety and welfare
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Disability and paralysis
- Firearms and explosives
- Food assistance and relief
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Human rights
- Human trafficking
- Law enforcement officers
- Mental health
- Military education and training
- Reconstruction and stabilization
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Sex and reproductive health
- South Sudan
- Women's education
- Women's employment
- Women's health
- Women's rights
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 242

Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act
Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act
To require that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance support the basic human rights of women and women's participation and leadership in these areas.

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