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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.
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Summary of Bill HRES 209
Bill 118 HRES 209, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy," emphasizes the significance of incorporating feminist principles into various aspects of foreign policy. This includes foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.
The bill highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and women's rights in all areas of foreign policy decision-making. It recognizes the need to address issues such as gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality in order to create a more just and equitable world.
By adopting a feminist approach to foreign policy, the House of Representatives aims to ensure that women's voices are heard and their rights are protected on the global stage. This includes advocating for policies that support women's empowerment, access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 209 underscores the importance of prioritizing gender equality and women's rights in shaping US foreign policy decisions. It calls for a more inclusive and equitable approach that considers the unique challenges and perspectives of women in all aspects of international relations.
The bill highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and women's rights in all areas of foreign policy decision-making. It recognizes the need to address issues such as gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality in order to create a more just and equitable world.
By adopting a feminist approach to foreign policy, the House of Representatives aims to ensure that women's voices are heard and their rights are protected on the global stage. This includes advocating for policies that support women's empowerment, access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 209 underscores the importance of prioritizing gender equality and women's rights in shaping US foreign policy decisions. It calls for a more inclusive and equitable approach that considers the unique challenges and perspectives of women in all aspects of international relations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 209
This resolution supports the goals of a feminist foreign policy (i.e., a foreign policy that requires analysis of and challenges to power structures and inequalities that are based on systems of discrimination). The resolution also supports the adoption of policies that promote gender equity and the participation of women and girls in public life.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 209
Bill HRES 209 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill HRES 209 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023. Bill HRES 209's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 209
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
90Democrat Cosponsors
90Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 209
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 209
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.
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