US SR352 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-23 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45-46)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti. Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.

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Title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-01-23SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45-46)

Same As/Similar To

HR521 (Related) 2012-02-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

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