Recognizing violence against women in politics as a global phenomenon and supporting women's full and meaningful participation in political life.
HRES 801 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing violence against women in politics as a global issue and supporting women's political participation. It cites research showing women face gendered abuse - including online harassment, threats, and physical violence - across political contexts worldwide. The resolution formally urges the U.S. government to adopt policies promoting women's political engagement and addressing this violence, though it has no binding effect. It directly addresses the experiences of women candidates, officeholders, and staff, particularly highlighting disproportionate impacts on women of color and marginalized groups.
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Introduced Nov 17, 2021
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