Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1141
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
Active
Active
Passed House on Sep 25, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 16, 2017
Latest Action
Oct 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1141
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Maryland
Senate Votes (1)
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on August 3, 2017
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4889-4891; text: CR S4889-4891)
Summary

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

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.

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.

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

The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development 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.

Text (4)
Actions (18)
10/06/2017
Signed by President.
09/28/2017
Presented to President.
09/25/2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/25/2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7447-7448)
09/25/2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7447-7448)
09/25/2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1141.
09/25/2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7446-7450)
09/25/2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
08/04/2017
Held at the desk.
08/04/2017
Received in the House.
08/04/2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
08/03/2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4889-4891; text: CR S4889-4891)
08/03/2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4889-4891; text: CR S4889-4891)
06/08/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
06/08/2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. With written report No. 115-93.
05/25/2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
05/16/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
05/16/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 5, 2023 4:11:52 PM