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House bill · H.R. 8575 (119th Congress)

EMPOWER Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 29, 2026

Sponsor: Julie Johnson (U.S. Representative, TX-32, Democratic)

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Summary

The bill would direct the Department of State to expand its public-private partnerships and policy work aimed at women's economic security in South and Central Asia.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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