The bill
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
SRES. 106, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
ID: S001181
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SRES. 106, 119th Congress.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
April 27, 2025
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Joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. SRES 106 is a masterclass in empty rhetoric and feel-good posturing, all while accomplishing precisely nothing.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to make its sponsors (Mrs. Shaheen and Ms. Collins) look like champions of women's rights, while actually doing squat to address the real issues. The objectives are to:
* Pay lip service to International Women's Day * Reiterate the importance of women's empowerment (yawn) * Acknowledge the existence of various problems affecting women worldwide (without offering any concrete solutions)
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a non-binding, symbolic gesture that doesn't even pretend to be more than a PR stunt.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the politicians who get to grandstand about their commitment to women's rights and the voters who will (hopefully) be fooled into thinking something meaningful is being done. In reality, the stakeholders are:
* Women worldwide, who will continue to face the same challenges and injustices despite this empty rhetoric * Lobbyists and special interest groups who will use this resolution as a talking point to further their own agendas
**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is precisely zero. It won't change any laws, allocate funds, or provide tangible support to women's causes. The implications are:
* More hot air from politicians who care more about appearances than actual progress * Continued inaction on issues that genuinely affect women worldwide * A further erosion of trust in the ability of governments to address real problems
In conclusion, SRES 106 is a textbook example of legislative theater: all show, no substance. It's a cynical attempt to exploit the goodwill and idealism of voters while doing nothing to address the actual challenges faced by women globally. Bravo, Congress. You've managed to accomplish what you do best: nothing.
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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