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H.Res. 521 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 521112th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti.

Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.

Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 352A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.
2012-01-23Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45-46)
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Legislative Actions

2012-01-23
Introduced in House
2012-01-23
Introduced in House
2012-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2012-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
2012-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

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