US HB4097 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 32-6)
Status: Introduced on July 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Pending: House Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires the Department of State to report on the participation of Afghan women in the Afghan peace process and a strategy for U.S. post-conflict engagement in Afghanistan. Specifically, the State Department must report on (1) the participation of Afghan women in negotiations and dialogue related to the Afghan peace process and the protection of their rights and gains; and (2) the actions of the State Department to consult with and train local women-led civil society organizations and to advocate for their inclusion and participation in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconciliation. The State Department must also develop a strategy for U.S. post-conflict engagement in Afghanistan to support the implementation of commitments for women and girls' inclusion and empowerment, as well as to protect and promote basic human rights.

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Title

Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-10-08HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
2019-07-30HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-07-30HouseIntroduced in House

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