Bill · H.Res. 1018· House(119-HRES-1018)
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.
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Yvette Clarke
- Cosponsors
- - 52 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need to protect and advance the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti. It condemns the systematic gender-based violence and the exclusion of women from leadership roles within Haiti's transitional government and international partners. The text also criticizes the Department of State and the Department of Defense for unilateral steps to dismantle institutional commitments to the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. Furthermore, it calls for immediate policies and budgetary allocations to ensure women fill at least thirty percent of government positions in accordance with the Constitution of Haiti. Finally, the resolution concludes with a commitment to rebuild the Office of Global Women's Issues at the Department of State and the Women, Peace, and Security program in the Department of Defense.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would women be better off under this?+10
The resolution is entirely dedicated to advancing the political, physical, and economic rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+9
The resolution advocates for the mandatory inclusion of women in at least 30 percent of leadership and decision-making roles in Haiti.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The resolution calls for funding medical and psychological assistance for survivors of gender-based violence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Survivor Support Services: The resolution concludes that policies, programs, and budgetary allocations must be urgently implemented to prioritize and fund services for survivors of sexual and other forms of gender-based violence, especially medical and psychological assistance, shelter, and protection. This can be found in section (8)(D). This is considered positive because it directly helps individuals who have suffered trauma by ensuring they get the medical and emotional care they need.
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Women's Leadership and Representation: The resolution concludes that policies must be implemented to ensure that women fill at minimum thirty percent of all government, leadership, and decision-making positions in conformity with the Constitution of Haiti. This can be found in section (8)(A). This is viewed as positive because it holds officials accountable to constitutional minimums and gives women a real voice in restoring security and delivering humanitarian assistance.
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Restoring U.S. Commitments: The House of Representatives resolves to rebuild the Office of Global Women's Issues at the Department of State and the Women, Peace, and Security program in the Department of Defense. This can be found in section (13). This is a positive outcome for people who rely on these federal entities to advocate for women's human rights and peace-building efforts in Haiti and beyond.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact of Existing Government Failures: The text points out that the failure to respect legal requirements to include women's leadership and address women's specific needs endangers all efforts to restore security and stable democratic governance in Haiti. This can be found in section (5). While the bill itself is calling for fixes, this provision highlights the negative burdens and ongoing dangers currently faced by people on the ground due to official actions and omissions.
- Worsening Inequalities: The text finds that the failure to specifically consider and endeavor to dismantle historical and structural inequalities and discrimination risks entrenching or worsening such practices and their harmful consequences. This can be found in section (7). This acts as a negative consequence for individuals and groups if current trends continue without the mandated policy corrections.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+10Good For Low Income Households+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+9Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 9/24/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 1/22/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 47 Cosponsors added.
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