# 119-sres-599: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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.

119-sres-599, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH); status introduced (as of 2026-05-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-599
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-01

## Summary

**Protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in Haiti** is central to ending widespread gender-based violence and building a stable transition. This resolution would condemn the exclusion of women from leadership and urge urgent measures to secure their human rights. - Women and girls: Would highlight systematic discrimination and endemic gender-based violence, including collective rape and exploitation, and call for survivor services such as medical care, shelter, and judicial recourse. - Haitian civil society: Would call for consulting with and funding Haitian women's organizations, especially grassroots groups, so they shape security, elections, governance, and humanitarian budgets. - U.S. policy and institutions: Would note Haiti’s constitutional goal of at least 30 percent women in government and endorse rebuilding the U.S. Office of Global Women's Issues and the Department of Defense Women, Peace, and Security program to support women’s rights defenders and peacebuilding.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-599 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/599)

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- [119-s-3267: ASAP Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3267)
- [119-s-2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2837)
- [119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1677)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-599 (as of 2026-05-01).