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HOUSE 3850117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

Last Action
8/4/2021

Actions

  • 2021-08-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
  • 2021-06-11Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2021-06-11Introduced in House
  • 2021-06-11Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-11 (00)

Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces. The reports shall also assess the status of assurances made by the Taliban related to preserving the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Ann Wagner (R-MO)

Subjects

  • Afghanistan
  • Asia
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crimes against women
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Human rights
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
  • Violent crime
  • Women's education
  • Women's employment
  • Women's health
  • Women's rights
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