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US Foreign Policy: Gender Equality and Women's Rights

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution emphasizes the importance of integrating a gender equality perspective into all aspects of foreign policy, including humanitarian aid, trade, diplomacy, and defense. The aim is to improve the rights and opportunities for women and girls globally, which can lead to greater international security and stability, as well as economic growth.
Key points
Supports a foreign policy that promotes gender equality and the full participation of women in public life, including education, health, and the economy.
Calls for the integration of a gender equality perspective into all U.S. government international activities, from humanitarian aid to peace negotiations.
Highlights the need for increased funding for organizations supporting women's rights and combating discrimination worldwide.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_209
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2023-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_209.

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 2023-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supports a foreign policy that promotes gender equality and the full participation of women in public life, including education, health, and the economy.
  • Calls for the integration of a gender equality perspective into all U.S. government international activities, from humanitarian aid to peace negotiations.
  • Highlights the need for increased funding for organizations supporting women's rights and combating discrimination worldwide.
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. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22].

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 2025-12-24.

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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