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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

Short Titles as Introduced

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

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Official Title as Introduced

To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiation processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict.


Actions Overview (2)

Date Actions Overview
06/20/2017Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4970-4972)
05/17/2017Introduced in House

All Actions (12)

Date Chamber All Actions
06/21/2017SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
06/20/2017-6:10pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/20/2017-6:10pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4970-4972)
06/20/2017-5:50pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2484.
06/20/2017-5:50pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4970-4974)
06/20/2017-5:50pmHouseMr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
05/25/2017HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
05/25/2017HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
05/17/2017HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/17/2017HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/17/2017HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/17/2017HouseIntroduced in House

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Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Foreign Affairs05/17/2017 Referred to
05/25/2017 Markup by
House Armed Services05/17/2017 Referred to

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Latest Summary (2)

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Passed House without amendment (06/20/2017)

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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts; and (2) the political participation and leadership of women in fragile environments, particularly during democratic transitions, is critical to sustaining democratic institutions.

(Sec. 4) The bill declares that it shall be U.S. policy to promote the meaningful participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution, and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts.

(Sec. 5) The President, by one year after this bill's enactment and four years thereafter, shall submit to Congress and make public a Women, Peace, and Security Strategy, which shall:

  • be aligned with other countries' plans to improve the participation of women in peace and security processes, conflict prevention, peace building, and decision-making institutions;
  • include goals and evaluation plans to ensure strategy effectiveness; and
  • include a specific implementation plan from each relevant federal agency.

The President is urged to promote women's participation in conflict prevention, in coordination with international partners.

(Sec. 6) The Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) shall ensure that specified personnel receive training in conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution and on other related topics.

(Sec. 7) The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may establish guidelines for overseas U.S. personnel to consult with appropriate stakeholders regarding U.S. efforts to: (1) prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict; and (2) enhance the success of mediation and negotiation processes by ensuring the meaningful participation of women.

The State Department is urged to work with international, regional, national, and local organizations to increase the participation of women in international peacekeeping operations.

(Sec. 8) The State Department, in conjunction with USAID and DOD and within a year of the first submission of the strategy, shall brief Congress on existing, enhanced, or newly established training carried out pursuant to this bill. The President, within two years of the submission of each strategy, shall report to Congress regarding its implementation.