HR7669
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by t…
Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Feb 25, 2026
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHThis Act may be cited as the Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that—
describes the current restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan since August 2021; and
includes a determination as to whether the restrictions described in paragraph (1) are—
crimes against humanity;
torture, as defined in the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, or De-grading Treatment; or
gross violations of human rights, as defined in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that—
describes the current restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan since August 2021; and
includes a determination as to whether the restrictions described in paragraph (1) are—
crimes against humanity;
torture, as defined in the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, or De-grading Treatment; or
gross violations of human rights, as defined in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Legislative Timeline
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.