Search Results: keywords:"violence against women"

  • H. RES. 1558 — Supporting the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:758

    H. RES. 1558 is a resolution intended to support the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the widespread issue of domestic violence affecting individuals of various ages, races, genders, and backgrounds. It...

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    In H. RES. 1558, people want to remind everyone that October is a special month to think about how we can stop hurting each other at home and be kind to one another. It asks grown-ups in the government to help by talking about the problem, giving more support, and finding ways to keep families safe and happy.

  • H. RES. 1541 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:196

    H. RES. 1541 expresses the view of the House of Representatives on the link between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women. It emphasizes the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms. The resolution...

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    The bill says that the people in charge want to stop those who've hurt women before from getting guns because it's dangerous. They want to make new rules to keep women safe and learn more about why sometimes people use guns to hurt others.

  • H. RES. 1177 — Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:501

    H. RES. 1177 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The resolution highlights the significant rates of violence experienced by Indigenous women and...

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    In May, people want to remember and think about Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been hurt. This idea helps everyone learn more about this problem and find ways to help the families who have lost loved ones.

  • S. RES. 582 — Supporting the goals of International Women’s Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:433

    The resolution S. RES. 582 in the 118th Congress supports the goals of International Women's Day. It highlights the fundamental rights of women and girls worldwide and emphasizes their critical role in society, including economic growth, peace, and security. The resolution...

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    In this bill, the people in charge want to support girls and women everywhere by making sure everyone knows how important they are and to stop any unfair treatment or hurt towards them. They want everyone to celebrate International Women's Day by doing fun activities on March 8th.

  • H. RES. 1068 — Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:376

    H. RES. 1068 is a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning rape and sexual violence against women worldwide and during conflicts. It highlights the ongoing global crisis of gender-based violence, particularly when used as a weapon in wars and conflicts, such as...

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    This is a message from the U.S. House of Representatives that says hurting women, especially during wars, is wrong and needs to stop. It encourages everyone worldwide to help protect women, make sure those who do bad things are punished, and support the people who are trying to make things better.