The public record · 119th Congress

EMPOWER Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

EMPOWER ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Enhancing Mobilization of Public-Private Organizations for Women’s Economic Rights ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8575·House·Bill·International Affairs

Rep. Julie Johnson(Democratic-Texas-32)

Apr 29, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 29, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Bill text

Apr 29, 2026As introduced in the House