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US Support for Women's Rights in South Sudan

This act aims to ensure that United States activities in South Sudan, related to governance, reconstruction, and refugee assistance, support the basic human rights of women and their participation and leadership. This means that US aid will be directed in a way that empowers women in society, improves their access to education, healthcare, and security, and ensures their involvement in decision-making processes.
Key points
Support for women's participation in South Sudan's government and legislative processes.
Directing a significant portion of US development and humanitarian aid to women's organizations.
Increasing women's access to education, healthcare, and economic resources.
Training for military and police in South Sudan on protecting women's rights.
Ensuring safety and access to aid for women refugees and internally displaced persons.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_116
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_116.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for women's participation in South Sudan's government and legislative processes.
  • Directing a significant portion of US development and humanitarian aid to women's organizations.
  • Increasing women's access to education, healthcare, and economic resources.
  • Training for military and police in South Sudan on protecting women's rights.
  • Ensuring safety and access to aid for women refugees and internally displaced persons.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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