United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 261 — Expressing commitment to the objectives of the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Declares the commitment of the House of Representatives to the goals of the Cairo Consensus as set forth at the International Conference on Population and Development. Supports the President's commitment to the advancement of the Cairo Consensus and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Encourages: (1) media organizations to publicize the issues addressed by the Cairo Consensus; and (2) nongovernmental organizations, faith based organizations, community organizations, and private citizens to act to improve gender equality, end violence against women, expand access to reproductive, maternal, and other health services, lower infant, childhood, and maternal mortality rates, and eradicate world poverty.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Child health Crimes against women Economic development Elementary and secondary education Health care coverage and access Human rights Sex and reproductive health Violent crime Women's health Women's rights International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 261 do?
Declares the commitment of the House of Representatives to the goals of the Cairo Consensus as set forth at the International Conference on Population and Development. Supports the President's commitment to the advancement of the Cairo Consensus and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Encourages: (1) media organizations to publicize the issues addressed by the Cairo Consensus; and (2) nongovernmental organizations, faith based organizations, community organizations, and private citizens to act to improve gender equality, end violence against women, expand access to reproductive, maternal, and other health services, lower infant, childhood, and maternal mortality rates, and eradicate world poverty.
Who sponsors HRES 261?
HRES 261 is sponsored by Barbara Lee (D).
What is the current status of HRES 261?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 261?
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