Promote women’s economic security and advancement in South and Central Asia as a U.S. foreign policy objective.

Johnson introduced the EMPOWER Act, which would establish U.S. policy to promote women’s economic security and advancement in South and Central Asia as part of foreign policy objectives.

Introduced legislation to make support for women’s economic security in South and Central Asia part of U.S. policy.

Johnson Introduces Bill to Advance Women’s Economic Security in South and Central Asia
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the legislation will establish U.S. policy to promote women’s economic security and advancement in South and Central Asia as an integral part of our foreign policy objectives in the region

Johnson introduced the EMPOWER Act, which would make promoting women’s economic security and advancement in South and Central Asia part of U.S. foreign policy.

Johnson Introduces Bill to Advance Women’s Economic Security in South and Central Asia | Congresswoman Julie Johnson
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H.R. 8575 ... 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.

Julie Johnson introduced legislation to strengthen State Department public-private partnerships and policy efforts aimed at advancing women's economic security in South and Central Asia.

H.R. 8575 (IH) - Enhancing Mobilization of Public-Private Organizations for Women’s Economic Rights Act - BILLS-119hr8575ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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GovInfo identifies H.R. 8575 in the 119th Congress as an introduced House bill sponsored by Julie Johnson of Texas. The full title says it would strengthen Department of State public-private partnerships and policy efforts to advance women's economic security in South and Central Asia, and the last listed action was referral to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on April 29, 2026.

Johnson introduced a directly relevant bill, but the official record shows committee referral only, not enactment or implementation.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 8575 (IH) - Enhancing Mobilization of Public-Private Organizations for Women’s Economic Rights Act - BILLS-119hr8575ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Rep. Johnson's official House site listed a May 12, 2026 press release titled 'Johnson Introduces Bill to Advance Women's Economic Security in South and Central Asia' under Congress and Foreign Affairs. No newer official action in the May 30-June 1, 2026 lookback window showed passage, enactment, or agency implementation.

Her office publicly promoted the South and Central Asia women's economic security bill, but the commitment remains unresolved as a federal policy outcome.

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Congresswoman Julie Johnson | Representing Texas's 32nd District
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