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H.R. 9497

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To prevent international violence against women, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · December 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
December 12, 2022
Cosponsors (114)
114D 0R
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2022 This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall coordinate policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.

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