Department of Women's Affairs Act

Department of Women's Affairs Act- Establishes within the Executive Branch the Department of Women's Affairs headed by a Secretary appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers to the Secretary all functions of: (1) the Secretary of Labor under the Act entitled "An Act to establish in the Department of Labor a bureau to be known as the Women's Bureau"; (2) the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year; and (3) the Citizens Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

Confers other duties upon the Secretary including the duty to: (1) report and recommend to the President and Congress with respect to opportunities for and progress made by women; (2) analyze the effects of Federal programs upon women; and (3) offer leadership and resource assistance to State and local agency programs concerned with women's needs.

Confers upon the Secretary the power to: (1) participate in any rulemaking session of other Federal agencies which may substantially affect the interests of women; (2) initiate or intervene in specified civil proceedings which may affect the interests of women; and (3) request a Federal agency to take specific action in the interest of women in the area of the agency's authority.

Requires the Secretary to appoint an Advisory Board and a Task Force on Minority Women, consisting of persons demonstrating a commitment to the advancement of women, to advise the Secretary and serve as liason with non- governmental groups concerned with issues affecting women.

Requires that all Federal agency rules and policies prohibit sex discrimination and assure equal opportunities for women.

Makes administrative provisions with respect to the establishment and daily operation of the Department. Makes savings provisions with respect to functions and authority transferred to the Department under this Act.