A bill to support empowerment, economic security, and educational opportunities for adolescent girls around the world, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Introduced on Apr 9, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on April 9, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
H.R. 2153
(same title)
Passed House (Senate next) — Jan 28, 2020
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Brooks supports bipartisan, bicameral bill to empower girls around the world”
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Rep. Susan Brooks [R-IN5]
on Apr 17, 2019
“Brooks, Fitzpatrick see bipartisan Keeping Girls in School Act advance”
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]
on Jan 31, 2020
History
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May 18, 2017
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Introduced
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Apr 9, 2019
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Introduced
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Jan 28, 2020
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Companion Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2153, possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1071. |
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Passed Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Signed by the President
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S. 1071 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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