A resolution recognizing, honoring, and commending the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.
Latest action · Jul 21, 2022 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3602-3603; text: CR S3602-3603)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedApr 7, 2022
- Agreed to in SenateJul 21, 2022
Summary
This resolution recognizes, honors, and commends the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.
The resolution acknowledges the women who have risked their lives to travel through territory controlled by Russia, break siege tactics surrounding cities, and ensure the safety of children and the elderly.
The resolution acknowledges the important role women must play in resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as outlined in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 (2016) and required by the laws of the United States and regulations of Ukraine.
The resolution further calls on all countries to promote the meaningful inclusion of women in negotiations and decision-making at all levels, including security decisions.
Finally, the resolution commits to supporting the women of Ukraine wherever they are as they fight back against tyranny and work for the free and democratic future of Ukraine.
Cosponsors 28
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 7, 2022 to Jul 20, 2022; 23 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-NV | Catherine Cortez Masto | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-NE | Deb Fischer | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-NV | Jacky Rosen | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-IA | Joni Ernst | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| I-AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-WA | Patty Murray | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-WV | Shelley Moore Capito | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-WI | Tammy Baldwin | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-IL | Tammy Duckworth | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-MN | Tina Smith | Original | Apr 7, 2022 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Jul 20, 2022 | |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Jul 20, 2022 | |
| D-CO | John W. Hickenlooper | Jul 20, 2022 | |
| D-AZ | Mark Kelly | Jul 20, 2022 | |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Jul 20, 2022 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Foreign Relations Committee | Referred Apr 7, 2022Markup Jun 9, 2022Reported Jun 14, 2022 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 21, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3602-3603; text: CR S3602-3603)
- Jun 14, 2022Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
- Jun 14, 2022Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
- Jun 9, 2022Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- Apr 7, 2022Introduced in Senate
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution recognizing, honoring, and commending the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Aging
- Child safety and welfare
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- European Union
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Health personnel
- Hungary
- International Affairs
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents
- Moldova
- Poland
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine
- Women's rights
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 21, 2022Agreed to Senate
- Jun 14, 2022Reported to Senate
- Apr 7, 2022Introduced in Senate
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