Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Act of 2020

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Bill Number

HR 6117

Introduced

Mar 5, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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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

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Women's Global Development and Prosperity Act of 2020

This bill 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.

Actions

Mar 5, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 5, 2020

Introduced in House

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