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Women's Rights: Resolution to Ratify International Treaty

Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

1 day ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This resolution asks the Senate to officially approve a global treaty called the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The treaty is a plan for countries to end unfair treatment of women in schools, jobs, healthcare, and government.
  • While 189 other countries have already joined this agreement, the United States is one of the few that has not. President Jimmy Carter signed the treaty in 1980, but the Senate has never held a final vote to make it official.
  • Supporters of the resolution point out that women globally still face major hurdles, such as having fewer legal rights than men and limited access to jobs. They argue that joining the treaty would show the world that the United States is committed to equal rights.
  • This action is a 'simple resolution,' which is a way for the House of Representatives to express its opinion. It does not change any laws right now and cannot force the Senate to act, but it serves as a formal request for the Senate to take up the issue.

Milestones

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Mar 2, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 2, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Bill NumberHRES 1094
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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