US HCR98 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress


Status

April 21 2009 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizes the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts; and (2) empower women in the planning and implementation of climate change strategies. Encourages the President to: (1) consider the impacts on women while developing climate change policies and programs; and (2) ensure that those policies and programs support women globally to prepare for and adapt to climate change.

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Title

Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
2009-04-02 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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