Congress 108 - HCONRES 57 - Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

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Child abuse Child health Children's rights Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against women Families Health Human rights International Affairs Sex discrimination Special days Violence Women Women's health Women's rights

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Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes and honors the women who have fought and continue to struggle for gender equality and women's rights.

Reaffirms the commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring their safety and welfare, and to pursuing policies that guarantee their basic rights.

Encourages the President to: (1) affirm his commitment to pursue policies to protect the health and rights of women and girls; and (2) issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day.

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Mar 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 5, 2003

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 2003

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2003

Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E317)
Feb 27, 2003

Introduced in House

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