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SRES 640ReferredFederalsenate

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Introduced March 12, 2026Last action March 12, 2026
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This is a Senate resolution expressing support for the goals of International Women's Day, which is observed annually on March 8th. Rather than creating new laws, spending government money, or establishing new programs, this type of resolution is a formal statement that represents the Senate's position or values on a particular topic. It is essentially the Senate going on record to say it supports the aims of International Women's Day.

International Women's Day is a globally recognized occasion that focuses on celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness about gender equality, and highlighting ongoing challenges that women face around the world. By submitting this resolution, the sponsoring senators are signaling their support for those broader themes, which typically include issues like equal rights, economic opportunity, education, and ending discrimination and violence against women.

This resolution does not directly change any laws or create any new rights or obligations for American citizens or organizations. It affects no one's daily life in a legal or financial sense. However, it does carry symbolic and political significance, as it represents an official statement from the U.S. Senate on women's equality. The resolution has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, which suggests it may also have an international dimension — potentially affirming U.S. support for global efforts to advance women's rights worldwide.

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Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1049-1050)

March 12, 2026

Sponsor

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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]DNH

Committees

Foreign Relations

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1049-1050)

Mar 12, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Mar 12, 2026