S. 3247 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018
S. 3247 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 19, 2018, sponsored by John Boozman with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-428
What it does
Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018 This bill modifies U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs to provide targeted assistance for women. USAID strategies and projects shall be shaped by analysis to address gender differences, including how results may be different for men and women due to issues such as gender roles and structural barriers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Boozman (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 9, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-428. (Jan 9, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed352–18
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic and Empowerment ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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