H.Res. 584 · 115th Congress

Recognizing the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, 2017, in celebration of women farmers around the world.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-10-24
Latest action
2017-10-24 · Introduced in House

Summary

Recognizes the International Day of Rural Women.

Calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to:

celebrate rural women as integral members of societies and economies around the world; recognize women farmers for their role in feeding their families and fellow countrymen and for their productivity which helps maintain economic stability and stronger democracies; ensure rural women have access to the tools and productive resources they need to engage in entrepreneurship; and recommit to reducing limitations, breaking down barriers to success, and prioritizing initiatives that wholly support rural women farmers at the local level.