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

House Resolution

H.Res. 1094

119th Congress

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

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Introduced:Mar 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Norton

D - DC

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Summary

This House resolution urges the Senate to ratify CEDAW, an international women's rights treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1979 that the U.S. signed but never ratified. The treaty commits countries to eliminating discrimination against women in education, employment, healthcare, political participation, and other areas of life. The United States remains one of only a handful of countries worldwide that has not ratified this landmark agreement.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced3/2/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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

This House resolution urges the Senate to ratify CEDAW, an international women's rights treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1979 that the U.S. signed but never ratified. The treaty commits countries to eliminating discrimination against women in education,

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This House resolution urges the Senate to ratify CEDAW, an international women's rights treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1979 that the U.S. signed but never ratified. The treaty commits countries to eliminating discrimination against women in education, employment, healthcare, political participation, and other areas of life. The United States remains one of only a handful of countries worldwide that has not ratified this landmark agreement.

Bill Number: 1094
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Title: Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Bill Number: 1094
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 3/2/2026
Summary: This House resolution urges the Senate to ratify CEDAW, an international women's rights treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1979 that the U.S. signed but never ratified. The treaty commits countries to eliminating discrimination against women in education, employment, healthcare, political parti

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution urges the Senate to ratify CEDAW, an international women's rights treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1979 that the U.S. signed but never ratified. The treaty commits countries to eliminating discrimination against women in education, employment, healthcare, political participation, and other areas of life. The United States remains one of only a handful of countries worldwide that has not ratified this landmark agreement.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

CEDAW is often called an 'international bill of rights for women' and has been ratified by 189 countries, but not the United States
The treaty would commit the U.S. to take concrete steps to end gender discrimination in areas like equal pay, workplace rights, education access, and healthcare
Presidents from both parties have supported ratification, but the Senate has never brought it to a vote despite the U.S. signing it over 40 years ago
This is a non-binding House resolution calling for action—it expresses Congress's position but does not force the Senate to vote
Ratification would strengthen America's global leadership on human rights and align U.S. policy with international standards for gender equality

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If the Senate ultimately ratifies CEDAW, American women and girls would benefit from strengthened legal protections against gender discrimination backed by international standards. The treaty would create additional accountability mechanisms for ensuring equal rights in workplaces, schools, and healthcare systems. Beyond domestic impact, ratification would restore U.S. credibility on women's rights internationally and enable American diplomats to more effectively advocate for women's rights globally.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

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1094, 119th Congress (2026). "Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1094

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