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  • 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.

  • S. 4554 is titled the "Reproductive Freedom for Women Act". It aims to show Congress's support for ensuring access to abortion rights and other reproductive health care, following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court on June 24, 2022. The bill...

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    S. 4554 is a bill that says Congress wants to protect people's rights to make decisions about their own bodies and healthcare, like abortion, and tries to make sure everyone has these freedoms, just like a promise made a long time ago.

  • H. RES. 1110 is a resolution in support of National Women’s History Month, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions and historical achievements of women in the United States. It acknowledges key events and figures in the women’s rights...

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    This is a special message called a resolution that says it's important to remember and celebrate what women have done throughout history. It talks about important times when women worked hard to get rights, like voting, and how we should keep trying to make sure everyone is treated fairly, no matter who they are.

  • S. 4243 is a bill that posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm, recognizing her achievements as the first African-American woman elected to Congress and her historic run for the Presidency. The bill details the process for designing and presenting...

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    S. 4243 is a bill that says they want to give a special gold medal to Shirley Chisholm as a way to say thank you for being amazing, because she was the first African-American woman in Congress and ran for President. This medal will be shown in a museum, and they might make some more to sell, but some people worry it's not clear how much everything will cost.

  • H. RES. 1490 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives in support of designating September 23, 2024, as "Mary Church Terrell Day." The resolution recognizes Terrell's significant contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. It highlights her achievements as...

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    There is a plan to make September 23, 2024, a special day called "Mary Church Terrell Day." This day would celebrate Mary Church Terrell for helping people with civil rights and women's rights a long time ago. Congress is being asked to officially remember all the good things she did.

  • S. 3609, titled the "Woman’s Right To Know Act," aims to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed about the medical risks and the major developmental stages of the unborn child before giving consent. It requires abortion providers to present and sign an...

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    The "Woman’s Right To Know Act" is a bill that wants doctors to make sure women understand all the risks of having an abortion and details about the baby's growth before they say yes to the procedure. If doctors don't follow these rules, they might have to pay a lot of money, but women won't get in trouble for it.

  • The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 4243) authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm. Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress and was a prominent advocate for civil rights, women's...

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    The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act wants to give a special gold medal to Shirley Chisholm, a famous woman who fought for everyone's rights, even after she has passed away. The medal will be shown in a museum, and copies made of bronze can be sold to help fund the U.S. Mint.

  • S. 4243 proposes to award Shirley Chisholm posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her trailblazing political achievements and contributions to civil rights. Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress and the first African-American to...

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    This bill wants to give a special gold medal to Shirley Chisholm, an important lady who did a lot of good things in politics, even after she has passed away. They also plan to make and sell bronze copies of this medal to help pay for making them.

  • S. 2861 is a bill passed by the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to renowned tennis player Billie Jean King. The bill recognizes her significant contributions to advocating for equal rights in sports and society, highlighting her achievements such as winning Grand...

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    Billie Jean King, a famous tennis player who helped make sports fair for everyone, is going to get a special gold medal from the U.S. Congress to say thank you for all her hard work. They might also make some extra medals to sell, and the money will help fund more medals in the future.