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Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

House

Expresses support for designating September 23, 2025, as Mary Church Terrell Day and recognizing her contributions to civil rights and women's rights

Latest action: Tue Sep 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Modernization Act of 2025

House

Modernizes women’s health and cancer rights protections, including coverage standards tied to cancer care

Latest action: Fri Oct 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's view that protecting women's and girls' rights in Haiti is essential to the country's transition and stability, condemns failures to center women, and urges urgent human rights measures

Latest action: Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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

Senate

Expresses Senate support for the goals of International Women's Day and recognition of its observance

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act

House

Directs U.S. policy to reject the erasure of Afghan women and girls and respond to violations of their rights in Afghanistan

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports.

House

Expresses support for designating the week including June 23, 2025, as National Women's Sports Week to mark Title IX's anniversary and women's sports growth

Latest action: Mon Jun 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.

Senate

Expresses Senate support for designating June 23 through June 29, 2025, as National Women's Sports Week to mark Title IX's anniversary and women's sports growth

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.

Senate

Honors the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first woman elected governor in the United States and commemorates her legacy in women’s leadership

Latest action: Fri Jan 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker.

Senate

Honors the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker for her historic service and achievements

Latest action: Fri Mar 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.

House

Moves the National Woman's Relief Corps' legal incorporation and domicile to Illinois and relocates its principal office to Murphysboro, Illinois

Latest action: Tue Feb 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the heritage, culture, achievements, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women while affirming the importance of their safety and interests

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025

House

Establishes a cabinet-level Department of Peacebuilding in the federal government for peacebuilding policy and programs

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for national security, the Department of State, and related foreign affairs, assistance, and international programs, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of State, national security activities, foreign assistance, international organizations, and related programs, while setting limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 financial services, general government, national security, Department of State, and related foreign assistance programs while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

House

Expresses the House's view that protecting women and girls in Haiti and centering their leadership is essential to the country's transition and stability

Latest action: Thu Jan 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

House

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and the recognition of women's history

Latest action: Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

House

Expresses House support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and its observance

Latest action: Fri Mar 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act

House

Establishes federal protections for reproductive freedom by safeguarding women's access to abortion and related health care services

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Senate

Requires colleges participating in federal student aid programs to give prospective and enrolled students information on rights, accommodations, and resources for carrying a pregnancy to term and parenting after birth

Latest action: Tue Jan 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

House

Requires colleges that participate in federal student aid to give prospective and enrolled pregnant students information on rights, accommodations, and parenting resources for carrying a pregnancy to term

Latest action: Mon Jan 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

House

Requires Members officers and employees of the House to complete workplace rights and responsibilities training during each session of Congress

Latest action: Mon Jun 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025

House

Expands Post-9 11 GI Bill and VA home loan eligibility to certain Black World War II veterans and their descendants who certify race based denial of benefits

Latest action: Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Right to Contraception Act

House

Establishes a statutory right to obtain and use contraception under federal law

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Paycheck Fairness Act

House

Amends federal equal pay law to strengthen sex-based wage discrimination protections and related workplace pay transparency rules

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

House

Prohibits government restrictions on abortion access and provision, including telemedicine, medically unnecessary requirements, interstate travel, and abortions needed to protect a patient's life or health

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibit federal diversity equity and inclusion activities by dismantling DEI-related offices, programs, and requirements across the government

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

House

Prohibits federal diversity equity and inclusion activities under the Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rescissions Act of 2025

House

Rescinds specified unobligated funds for State Department and USAID programs, related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of State Policy Provisions Act

House

Sets Department of State policy across management, security, economic affairs, foreign assistance, and public diplomacy, including China-linked facilities limits, Africa trade initiatives, Caribbean security planning, and diplomatic authorities

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, related agencies, and rules on fund use

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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