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GROWTH (Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive) Act

Our Position: support
Bill Number: HR 5858
Sponsor: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Legislative Session: 2006

The GROWTH Act proposes important change to U.S. international assistance and trade programs to promote economic opportunities for women living in poverty worldwide. Gender equity and women’s empowerment are critical components of sustainable development, economic growth, and environmental protection. In order to alleviate poverty and foster healthy communities, investing in women is paramount.

Status

The GROWTH Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 20^th, 2006.  It was then referred to the International Relations Committee. For more information, including the full text of the bill and a complete list of co-sponsoring Representatives, click here.

Action Needed

We must build strong bipartisan support for this vital legislation.

·          Contact your Representative today and ask him or her to co-sponsor the GROWTH Act (H.R. 5858).

o         Click here to find your Representative and his or her contact information.

o         Click here for a list of current co-sponsoring Representatives. If your Representative is already a co-sponsor, write or call to thank them for their leadership on this issue!

·          Help mobilize grassroots support for this legislation by joining the Global Opportunity for Women Campaign today!

Contact

Sarah Fairchild

Global Population and Environment Program Director

sarah.fairchild@sierraclub.org

202-675-2396 

Background

When women have access to economic opportunity, they are better able to affect community decisions and advocate on behalf of natural resource protection. The GROWTH Act would remove a range of barriers that prevent women from participating actively in their countries' economies, and promote economic opportunities for women living in poverty worldwide.  If passed, it would make U.S. policy a driver of positive change for women around the world.