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The U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: (CEDAW): Issues in the U.S. Ratification Debate

Posted Thu, 08/06/2009 - 23:00

The Senate may consider providing its advice and consent to U.S. ratification of the United Nations (U.N.) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, or the Convention) during the 111th Congress. CEDAW is the only international human rights treaty that specifically addresses the rights of women. It calls on States Parties to take measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life, including political participation, employment, education, healthcare, and family structure. CEDAW has been ratified or acceded to by 186 States Parties.

Greeenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Posted Tue, 06/16/2009 - 23:00

H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, was introduced May 15, 2009,
by Representatives Waxman and Markey, and was subsequently modified (both technical and
substantive changes) and ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on
May 21, 2009. The bill was reported (amended) June 5 (H.Rept. 111-137, Part I). Among the
major provisions of the bill are the following:
H.R. 2454 contains provisions that would amend the Clean Air Act to establish a cap-and-trade
system designed to reduce U.S.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background and Policy Issues

Posted Tue, 03/31/2009 - 23:00

U.S. ratification of the United Nations (U.N.) Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereafter referred to as CRC or the Convention) may be a key area of focus during the 111th Congress, particularly if the Barack Obama Administration seeks the advice and consent of the Senate. CRC
is an international treaty that aims to protect the rights of children worldwide.