H.R. 4594 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
International Violence Against Women Act of 2010
H.R. 4594 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 4, 2010, sponsored by Bill Delahunt with 134 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 134
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
International Violence Against Women Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Office for Global Women's Issues, to be headed by the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, to coordinate efforts regarding gender integration and empowerment of women in U.S. foreign policy.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Delahunt (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 127 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Armed Services (Feb 4, 2010)
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