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International Violence Against Women Act

This act aims to strengthen U.S. efforts to combat violence against women and girls globally. It means the U.S. government will support programs that improve safety, access to justice, healthcare, and economic opportunities for women in other countries. The goal is to enhance their daily lives and protect them from various forms of violence.
Key points
Strengthening the U.S. global strategy to combat violence against women, including domestic, sexual, child marriage, and female genital mutilation.
Support for legal and judicial programs that help victims of violence obtain justice and protection.
Improving access to healthcare, including psychological services and support for victims of violence.
Increasing economic and educational opportunities for women and girls to reduce their vulnerability to violence.
Enhancing oversight and accountability for aid programs to ensure their effectiveness and transparency.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9497
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2022-12-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9497.

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 2022-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening the U.S. global strategy to combat violence against women, including domestic, sexual, child marriage, and female genital mutilation.
  • Support for legal and judicial programs that help victims of violence obtain justice and protection.
  • Improving access to healthcare, including psychological services and support for victims of violence.
  • Increasing economic and educational opportunities for women and girls to reduce their vulnerability to violence.
  • Enhancing oversight and accountability for aid programs to ensure their effectiveness and transparency.
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. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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