US HB6117 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides statutory authority for the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative at the Department of State. The objectives of the initiative shall be to advance women in the workforce, promote women entrepreneurs, and aid women's participation in the global economy.
Title
Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] | Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA] | Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] |
| Rep. Michael Waltz [R-FL] | Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] | Rep. Anthony Brindisi [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB3301 (Related) 2020-02-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Infrastructure development
International affairs
Public-private cooperation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Vocational and technical education
Women in business
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Infrastructure development
International affairs
Public-private cooperation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Vocational and technical education
Women in business
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6117/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6117/BILLS-116hr6117ih.pdf |
