State Dept. would gain women's economic envoy for Asia
In committeeH.R. 8575Latest action
Sponsor: Julie Johnson · Representative · TX
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Official title: To strengthen the public-private partnerships and policy efforts of the Department of State to advance women's economic security in South and Central Asia, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The State Department would create a new unit and a senior Ambassador-level role focused on women's economic opportunities in South and Central Asia.
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What does this do?
This bill would require the Secretary of State to build and maintain partnerships with businesses, universities, and civil society groups to expand women's access to jobs, education, financial services, and entrepreneurship in South and Central Asia. A new unit would be created inside the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, led by a Special Advisor for Women's Economic Security at the Ambassador rank. Within one year of passage, the State Department would report to Congress on partnerships formed and their economic impact.
Who does it affect?
The Secretary of State and a newly appointed Special Advisor for Women's Economic Security would lead this effort. U.S. diplomatic posts in the relevant countries would each need to assign a staff member to track private-sector commitments.
Why does it matter?
If passed, the State Department would take on new reporting and coordination duties related to women's economic conditions in the region. Congress would receive a formal update on results within one year.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 29, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.