Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)
“In 2017, President Trump signed the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act into law with broad bipartisan support, reaffirming America’s leadership in advancing women’s participation, protection, and empowerment worldwide. The law requires the Administration to submit regular reports to Congress detailing how it is carrying out this national-security mandate. This year’s report was due on October 31, and the Administration failed to submit it, leaving it out of compliance with the very law the President himself signed,” said Rep. Frankel.
“These reports are essential for Congress to conduct oversight, evaluate progress, and ensure the United States is living up to its commitments to elevate women’s leadership in preventing conflict, building peace, and strengthening global stability. The delay blocks transparency, undermines informed policymaking, and weakens our credibility with allies who look to the United States for leadership on Women, Peace, and Security.
At a time of growing global conflict, WPS principles are more vital than ever. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan WPS Caucus, I am calling on the Administration to follow the law, release this overdue report, and reaffirm America’s commitment to peace through women’s leadership.”