S.Res. 589: A resolution recognizing, honoring, and commending the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.

117th Congress · introduced 2022-04-07 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3602-3603; text: CR S3602-3603)

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Where it came from: introduced 2022-04-07 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3602-3603; text: CR S3602-3603) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution recognizing, honoring, and commending the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.

Plain summary

This resolution recognizes, honors, and commends the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine. The resolution acknowledges the women who have risked their lives to travel through territory controlled by Russia, break siege tactics surrounding cities, and ensure the safety of children and the elderly. The resolution acknowledges the important role women must play in resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as outlined in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 (2016) and required by the laws of the United States and regulations of Ukraine. The resolution further calls on all countries to promote the meaningful inclusion of women in negotiations and decision-making at all levels, including security decisions. Finally, the resolution commits to supporting the women of Ukraine wherever they are as they fight back against tyranny and work for the free and democratic future of Ukraine.

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A resolution recognizing, honoring, and commending the women of Ukraine who have contributed to the fight for freedom and the defense of Ukraine.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · 28 cosponsors

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Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] reported raising $176,810 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Rulemaking: The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-117sres589.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/117/sres>

Record fed-us-cong117-sres589 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117