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Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018

Short Titles as Reported to House

Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018

Short Titles as Introduced

Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To improve programs and activities relating to women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment that are carried out by the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (3)

Date Actions Overview
07/17/2018Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6333-6335)
06/08/2018Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 115-718.
04/12/2018Introduced in House

All Actions (13)

Date Chamber All Actions
07/18/2018SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/17/2018-5:50pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/17/2018-5:50pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6333-6335)
07/17/2018-5:31pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5480.
07/17/2018-5:31pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6333-6337)
07/17/2018-5:31pmHouseMr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/08/2018HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 553.
06/08/2018HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 115-718.
04/17/2018HouseCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
04/17/2018HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
04/17/2018HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
04/12/2018HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/12/2018HouseIntroduced in House

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Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Foreign Affairs04/12/2018 Referred to
04/17/2018 Markup by
06/08/2018 Reported by H. Rept. 115-718
Senate Foreign Relations07/18/2018 Referred to

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Introduced in House (04/12/2018)

Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018

This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to ensure that gender equality and female empowerment considerations are integrated into its strategies, projects, and activities.

The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to expand USAID microenterprise assistance authorities to include programs for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those that serve and are owned and managed by women.

The bill revises requirements for the measurement of poverty levels by implementing partners. It also authorizes the establishment of a USAID office to support efforts to broaden local financial markets and support the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress on USAID assistance for such enterprises.