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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1094· House(119-HRES-1094)

Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
3/2/2026
Last activity
3/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 calls on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, also known as CEDAW. The document notes that while President Jimmy Carter signed the convention in 1980, it has never been voted on by the full Senate. The resolution highlights that 189 countries have already ratified the agreement. It further points out that several cities and states in the United States have already passed support or binding local ordinances regarding its principles. The primary goal is to urge the Senate to complete the ratification process.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would women be better off under this?+10

    The resolution is specifically designed to advance the rights and status of women.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+10

    The resolution specifically targets the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    Empowering women can lead to better economic opportunities for low-income households.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.